Dad Arrested in Son’s Murder

Will face charges in court today

On December 27th, at 7:15pm, Deputies were dispatched to the 800 block of E. Pierce Road in Monroe Twp. for a shots fired complaint. When Deputies arrived on scene, they located a 38 year old male on the ground with a gunshot wound. Deputies rendered aid until EMS arrived on scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A 69 year old male (victims father) was taken into custody and lodged into Newaygo County Jail on Murder charges, and is expected to be formally charged later today.
The incident remains under investigation.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and Medical Examiner's Office.

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