20-year-old man arrested in stabbing death of his dad in East Bay home
CASTRO VALLEY, Calif. - A 20-year-old man is facing a murder charge in the stabbing death of his father in Castro Valley.
What we know:
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday, around 1:30 p.m., deputies were called to a home on Parsons Avenue.
The call came in as a family disturbance, and first responders were told it involved an injured person.
Deputies and paramedics arrived at the home, where they found a 51-year-old man suffering from a stab wound, according to deputies.
He was rushed to a hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Husband, wife involved in fight: deputies
"The preliminary investigation indicates the victim and his wife were involved in a physical altercation inside the residence," according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said the son heard his mother in distress and stepped in to intervene.
What they're saying:
"During the incident, the son obtained an edged weapon from inside the residence and stabbed his father," investigators said.
Son arrested
The son was arrested on a murder charge.
What we don't know:
There's no word on injuries to the mother or son.
Sheriff’s officials said the case was an ongoing, active investigation and said additional information would be released as it becomes available.
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"There is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community," investigators noted.
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