Incredibly sad story.

 

 

Father shoots, kills son he mistook for intruder

 

A father mistook his 14-year-old son for an intruder and shot him in the neck, killing him, at a East Price Hill home on Tuesday morning, according to Cincinnati police.

 

The father had dropped the boy off at the school bus stop but the teen returned home.

 

The shooting in the 1200 block of Blanchard Avenue was reported about 6:30 a.m., according to dispatchers.

 

The teen was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Shortly after 8:15 a.m., police said the boy had died.

 

The investigation is continuing and police will discuss the the shooting with the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, said Capt. Terri Theetge.

So many questions on this one.

 

Why would the first reaction be that it's an intruder?

So so sad.

So many questions on this one.

 

Why would the first reaction be that it's an intruder?

 

Now it's starting to make a little more sense.

 

Kid snuck back into the house and hid in the basement. Dad heard something and grabbed his gun. Unfortunately, he fired as soon as he opened the basement door.

 

Very sad.

So very sad. Can't imagine what that would be like.

So many questions on this one.

 

Why would the first reaction be that it's an intruder?

 

That is why I am waiting for more to come out. Such questions as: where was he shot? From the front?

 

As to your last post. That's why one should wait until they see what they are shooting at.

For anyone who doesnt know, East Price Hill in Cincinnati is a pretty rough area. I can. See why he would have a gun and shoots first ask questions later. Very unfortunate though.

The father will not be charged.

Had he killed a burglar, instead of his son, this thread would have been five pages already.

Had he killed a burglar, instead of his son, this thread would have been five pages already.

 

Not much to say. It was a horrible tragedy. Shooting a real intruder is not.

Hate it, and I've never understood how anyone shoots without identifying one's target first. I just don't get it. Never will. I can't imagine the pain he's endured knowing he ended his son's life.