A Tennessee man has been charged with second-degree murder after authorities say he fatally stabbed his father during a family argument before fleeing in a pickup truck and leading law enforcement on a pursuit that crossed state lines. Prosecutors say the suspect later admitted stabbing his father after becoming angry during the confrontation, while investigators described multiple crime scenes inside the family home.
Father Dies After Reported Family Dispute
The fatal incident took place on the night of June 8 at a home on Hickory Street in Kingsport, Tennessee, a city located about 30 miles northeast of Johnson City.
According to investigators, Levi Carter, 37, allegedly attacked his father, Anthony Carter, 51, during an argument inside the family’s residence.
Court documents indicate that the victim’s wife witnessed the aftermath of the altercation and immediately reported the incident to authorities…