CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — An altercation between father and son has turned deadly.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports that 29-year-old Cody Gonder of Marcellus has died as a result of gunshot injuries sustained during a fight with his father, 55-year-old Russell Gonder.
Authorities say the son was shot in the head by his father after getting in a fight after both had been drinking. The incident happened on Wednesday, May 26th in the 1100 block of Van Buren Street in Marcellus Township shortly after 9:30 p.m.
Russell said he was able to disarm his son and toss it aside during one altercation, but then Cody came back. Deputies said Russell disarmed him again, and then shot Cody in the head.
Cody was in critical condition in the hospital until Saturday, May 29th, when he succumbed to his injuries.
The shooting remains under investigation.
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