A grandfather is now charged with shooting his grandson as a part of an ongoing family dispute.
Silas Henry Perkins, 86, of Old Grantham Road was jailed on a charge of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury. His bond was set at $50,000.
Steven Brian Perkins was shot July 4th at his grandparent’s house in the 900 corridor of Old Grantham Road.
Photo: Bobby Williams/GDN.
Authorities say after the shooting Silas Perkins fully cooperated with law enforcement during interviews. A warrant was later issued against him and he was arrested on July 5th.
Photo: Bobby Williams/GDN.
Authorities say it appears the shooting resulted from a bad family situation that simply had been brewing for a while.
Steven Brian Perkins was treated and released from the hospital.
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