Man accused of pistol-whipping woman, breaking her nose

A man is accused of hitting a woman in the face with an AR pistol, breaking her nose and threatening to kill her in Cobb County, according to an arrest warrant.

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The warrant identifies the accused as Christian Arnulfo Hernandez Massa. It says the incident happened Oct. 6 at an apartment on Austell Road in Marietta.

According to the warrant, Hernandez Massa allegedly pointed the firearm at McKenzy Baker and struck her in the face with it. The victim’s broken nose was confirmed by Kennestone Hospital staff, the warrant states.

Hernandez Massa is charged with aggravated assault with a weapon and aggravated battery. The warrant lists his bond as denied, citing danger to a person or the community.

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