Tragedy struck in southeast Atlanta late Friday night when a son allegedly shot his father during a domestic dispute. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the incident occurred on the 2900 block of Links Drive SE. The police were called to the scene around 10:15 p.m. and discovered the injured man, who was then swiftly taken to the hospital by Grady EMS.
The situation unfolded rapidly, with the victim arriving home with his spouse to be confronted by his son. The altercation started with words but soon escalated when the son proceeded to pull out a gun and to shoot his father. 11Alive News reports that arriving officers were able to detain the suspect immediately without incident.
Details leading up to the altercation remain scarce, with both news sources yet to confirm what sparked the fatal encounter. The Atlanta police have handed the investigation to their Domestic Violence Unit and are awaiting further information as they continue their investigation. The son is currently in custody, with charges pending against him…