A man was shot multiple times in what police described as a domestic dispute between a father and son in Henderson Tuesday morning.
Henderson police responded around 9:45 a.m. to a home at 1118 Roanoke Ave. When they arrived, they located 66-year-old Harold Hart Jr. suffering from gunshot wounds.
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Police say their investigation suggests Hart Jr. went to his parents’ house, and, while he was there, an argument started between him and his father, 88-year-old Harold Hart Sr.
During the dispute, police said Hart Jr. allegedly picked up a chair, made verbal threats and charged at his father. During the incident, 86-year-old Lizzie Hart was also pushed and fell into a coffee table.
As Hart Jr. advanced towards his father, Hart Sr. discharged a firearm, hitting his son, police said.
Hart Jr. was transported to the hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.
The District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case, along with the Henderson Police Department.
At this time, police are not seeking any charges against Hart Sr.
The investigation is ongoing.