Peter Darkes shot himself after a row with his girlfriend, an inquest heard.
The 36-year-old was found lying in a pool of blood at the home they shared in Wood Street, Kidderminster.
His girlfriend made the grim discovery on Sunday. Mr Darkes had shot himself in the mouth.
Drinking
"On Sunday, while she was at work, it's believed he may have been drinking," said Worcestershire Coroner Victor Round.
"When she came home, they began to argue and he went upstairs.
"There was a bang. There was every indication he had shot himself with a small shotgun.
"She went upstairs and found him with the gun."
Mr Round adjourned the inquest.
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