A father in eastern Kentucky has shot his son.
Timothy L. Rivers, 61, of Sitka (Johnson Co.), was arrested Friday night charged with attempted murder and other counts after he shot his son. According to WKYT.com, the victim entered a room and began yelling at Rivers. The suspect responded by telling his son to “hush,” or he would hurt him.
The victim continued yelling, with Rivers shooting his son with a .30-.30 rifle.
The victim was transported to a local hospital by family members.
When Johnson County deputies arrived at the residence, they found Rivers in a chair smoking marijuana with a Winchester rifle in front of him.
In addition to attempted murder, Rivers was charged with felony wanton endangerment and cultivating marijuana (five or more plants). He was also served with a warrant charging him with non-payment of fines.
He was lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on a $100,000 cash bond.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
