A Florida father was arrested Sunday after he allegedly shot his juvenile sons during a dispute over a car, authorities said.
Christopher Lee Brown, 36, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the incident.
Police said Brown confronted the juveniles and hit one of them with a loaded gun, causing it to discharge and hit the victim’s jaw and ear lobe.
As he attempted to flee, his two other sons ran toward him before he fired multiple shots, injuring both.
The juveniles were rushed to Tampa General Hospital in non-critical condition.
“This was a senseless and alarming act of violence that could have had an even more devastating outcome,” Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said.
“I’m grateful for the swift response of our deputies and the dedicated efforts of our detectives, who worked quickly to identify the suspect and ensure he was taken into custody without further incident.”
