ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) – An 83-year-old Athens man was arrested Wednesday after authorities say he attempted to kill his son.
According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Sanderson Lane around 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, after hearing a report from a man who said he had been shot in the back by his father.
They say when they arrived, they took 83-year-old Charles Lynn Lewis into custody. He was found in possession of the weapon he allegedly used to shoot his son.
Investigators with the Criminal Investigation Division then executed a search warrant at the residence.
They say Lewis and the victim were in an ongoing personal dispute. When his son arrived, authorities said Lewis told him he intended to kill him before pulling out a handgun.
As he attempted to run away, Lewis fired two shots, striking his son once in the back.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to be okay.
Lewis was charged with attempted murder. He is being held in the Limestone County Jail. Bond has not been set at this time.
“This marks the third shooting in just three days here in Limestone County, and while that fact is troubling, I want our community to know that our deputies and investigators have worked tirelessly to respond quickly, gather the facts, and hold those responsible accountable. In this most recent case, their swift action led to the suspect’s arrest and ensured that critical evidence was secured. I’m proud of the professionalism and dedication our team continues to show under pressure. Our office remains committed to doing everything we can to protect Limestone County’s citizens and pursue justice for victims of violent crime,” Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin said.
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