KRISTV.com
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS | CONTINUOUS NEWS COVERAGE
Powered by
National News
Florida Father Survives Hatchet Attack
Posted: Feb 22, 2013 10:55 AM by NBC News
Updated: Feb 22, 2013 10:58 AM
FLORIDA (WBBH) - A Fort Myers, Florida teenager is accused of attacking his father with a hatchet in the middle of the night.
Lee County deputies say after getting the call, they raced to the home and found blood covering the walls and floor.
They arrested Ernest Sherwood, Jr., a senior at Cypress Lake High School.
His father now has a bandage on his head, deep cuts and bruises on his face.
Ernie Sherwood recalled what happened when he woke-up from his couch in the middle of the night.
"It was a thing, an accident, it should have never happened - period," said Sherwood.
He told detectives his only son "appeared to be angry at something" and charged at him.
Yet despite his injuries, Ernie Sr. told deputies he did not want to file charges. He insisted he's not on drugs or on any prescriptions and says he still doesn't know why his son attacked.
When asked what he wanted people to know about his son Sherwood responded that "he's a great son. He's always been a good son and hopefully always will be. This situation we just have to get through."
Read more: http://bit.ly/VB44FI
Video On Demand
Submit News
Do you have a tip, information about a breaking news story, or a story idea for 6 Investigates? Contact the KRIS 6 News Desk at 361-884-6666 or send us an email.
Most Popular
KRISTV.COM is Social!
Click the icons above to receive News, Weather, and Sports alerts from KRISTV.COM!
Inside KRISTV.COM
 |
Photo Central Look at photos and videos and share them! |
 |
Desktop Weather Current forecast, hurricane info, and much more! |
 |
KRISTV.COM Mobile Website Get KRISTV.com on your mobile or PDA! |
 |
KRISTV.COM Mobile Apps Get our mobile apps on your mobile or PDA! |
 |
Texas Lottery See the latest winning numbers! |
 |
6 News Team Read about your favorite KRIS-TV personalities! |
 |
FCC Online Public File FCC Public File of Records, Reports, and more |
Comments