Father accused of shooting his son in the abdomen in Superior Township
A father was jailed this afternoon, accused of shooting his 24-year-old son in the abdomen in Superior Township during a physical altercation.
The son is in stable condition following surgery, and the father is expected to be charged with attempted murder.
Washtenaw County sheriff's officials said the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Clark Road and MacArthur Boulevard.
According to a police press release, the father and son got into an altercation that turned physical, and the father shot his son in the abdomen. The nature of the fight wasn't disclosed.
Police said the father was arrested without incident. The son was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, where he underwent surgery.
Their names have not been released.
The father is expected to be arraigned Thursday morning.
Comments
PR of AA
Tue, Mar 2, 2010 : 1:25 p.m.
@ Braves03, you say "I know this man. He is a good,hard working father who cares about his family. I don't know what his son could have done for his dad to shoot him but I can only pray that everything works out!" A good father...seriously, a good father shoots his son..hmmmmm "Hope it all works out", I hope it works out as well, like the father going to prison for attempted murder and serving a complete sentence.
the man
Mon, Mar 1, 2010 : 11:25 a.m.
i know both of these guys and i know the son very well went to school with him so i know he did something to make the dad shoot him
braves03
Fri, Feb 26, 2010 : 4:14 p.m.
I know this man. He is a good,hard working father who cares about his family. I don't know what his son could have done for his dad to shoot him but I can only pray that everything works out!
treetowncartel
Thu, Feb 25, 2010 : 2:30 p.m.
I agree. for all we know they could have been dueling to resolve their conflict.
jasmine
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 : 9:03 p.m.
I know both of the guys! I'm sad because it hits close to home. i went to school with the son and he is good friend of mine. no matter what nobody wins in the situation. and i wish people wouldnt comment on it when they dont know anything about it!!!
CluelessButCommenting
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 : 7:02 p.m.
This is the problem when people who are clueless to the story but still think they have a need to hear their own comments
M-law
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 : 6:46 p.m.
Sad situation, but we do not know enough to opine as to which one was in the wrong - and perhaps both were. Was this self defense? Was there another alternative? Speculation on the charges is premature at best. The P/A chooses and the Magistrate or District Court Magistrate rules on probable cause based on the complaint and/or testimony.
ronn oneal
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 : 5:55 p.m.
On the real, what can make a parent Shoot his child? Any answers? Help me to understand...
trs80
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 : 4:33 p.m.
Wow, just wow. Some people never learn. Total Red Neck move, happy to hear he is a proud father. Lame-o deserves to be jailed.
Mick52
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 : 1:14 a.m.
I guess "Can't spank em, shoot em," doesn't apply anymore.
MjC
Tue, Feb 23, 2010 : 8:34 p.m.
What a sad, sad situation.
A. Terry
Tue, Feb 23, 2010 : 8:25 p.m.
As far as i know the son's age is 23 not 24
PR of AA
Tue, Feb 23, 2010 : 7:49 p.m.
C'mon, nothing bad ever happens on the boulevard......