Florida – Florida man is behind bars and is now facing multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder, after he reportedly killed one of his family members and seriously injured the other. The man, who was taken into custody in a different county, is now waiting extradition. The fatal shooting occurred over the weekend at the family’s home. Authorities say the 23-year-old man, Josseph, killed his parents in a fit of rage following an argument with his dad, who reportedly told him stop playing on his consoIe and make something of himself.
The fatal shooting occurred over the weekend at the family’s home, police officials, said. The responding officers reportedly found two victims – 63-year-old Marvln and his 58-year-old wife, who was not identified. The man suffered a single gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife was seriously injured, but still alive. Authorities released a statement about her condition, saying that the woman is at the hospital in critical, but stable condition. The woman was able to tell the responding officers that their own son shot them both before he fled the scene in their vehicle, local news outlet WFLA reported.
The young man was taken into custody following a traffic stop. During an interview with investigators, the man reportedly admitted to shooting both his mom and dad because he became angry after his father was upset with him about spending most of his time playing on his gming consoIe. The man also said that he was upset because his father was pressuring him to make something of himself and start working.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic and senseless shooting. We sincerely appreciate the assistance provided by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Orlando Police Department in this case, which led to the quick arrest of the suspect”, Police Chief Stephen reportedly said. The 23-year-old man was booked on Sunday and awaits extradition in the murder and attempted murder case, court records say.