The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred late Saturday night following a domestic dispute between a father and his juvenile son.
According to authorities, deputies responded at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, to a reported altercation at a residence in the 2000 block of Old Fincastle Road. Upon arrival, deputies found an adult male suffering from a stab wound to the chest.
Investigators determined that an argument had taken place between the victim and his 16-year-old son, during which the father was stabbed. Despite life-saving efforts by responding personnel, the man died at the scene.
The 16-year-old male had lacerations to his legs that were determined to be unrelated to the altercation. He was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.
As a result of the investigation, the juvenile has been charged with second-degree murder, discharging a firearm inside an occupied dwelling, brandishing a firearm, and two counts of domestic assault on family members.
Sheriff’s Office officials stated that the incident appears to be isolated and that there is no threat to the public.
The case remains under active investigation. Due to the age of the juvenile involved, no additional details are being released at this time.
~ Fincastle Herald staff report
