Photo: Indiana State Police
An Indiana boy allegedly fired on his state-trooper father because he was angry that his video games had been taken away, according to multiple news reports.
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The boy was taken into custody without incident once police arrived at the scene. Makowski, who suffered a single gunshot wound, was taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery. He is in stable condition, according toNBC.
During an interview with police, the boy allegedly said he was angry with his parents and “wanted it to end” after they had taken away his Play Station, an Xbox and a computer, according toWDIV.
He was “going to get these simple things, or there would be a Part 2,” according to court records, the Tribune reports.
According to WDIV, the boy went to his parents’ bedroom and waited around 10 minutes so his father would roll over and “wouldn’t see me shooting him.”
He also allegedly confessed that he had used the Taser on the family dog before the incident, the Tribune reports.
Captain Dave Bursten, chief public information officer for the Indiana State Police toldNBCthat Makowski has been a trooper for 19 years.
“We are all concerned for his welfare and are just hoping and praying for his recovery,” Bursten said.
A status hearing for the boy will be held on April 10 at the St. Joseph County Probate Court, according to prosecutors.
source: people.com
