One brother was killed and another injured in Alabama when they tried to prevent their dad from committing suicide and a struggle ensued, officials said. The…
One brother was killed and another injured in Alabama when they tried to prevent their dad from committing suicide and a struggle ensued, officials said.
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office said that the 21- and 23-year-old sons were shot Thursday night in Hayden as they attempted to grab a gun from their father, news station WBMA reported .
The gunfire reportedly struck one man in the hand, with the bullet passing through and wounding his brother in the chest, according to AL.com .
They were rushed to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, where one of the victims died overnight. The other brother is recovering from non-life threatening injuries, officials said.
Authorities have not released the identities of the victims.
No charges have been filed but investigators are questioning the father.
