One Kingman resident is in custody, and another is hospitalized after a Monday shooting incident.
At about 4:46 p.m., emergency dispatchers received multiple calls of gunshots from the Kingman address, where 22-year-old suspect Darrin Hutchinson is believed to have shot his father during an argument.
According to alleged witness statements, Hutchinson asked his father to borrow a handgunfrom their residence. Investigators say the victim refused, which led to a physical altercation between the two. During the struggle, deputies say Hutchinson gained control of the firearm and shot his father in the abdomen. After the shooting, Hutchinson allegedly fired several more rounds into the air before leaving the scene.
Responding deputies found Hutchinson in a nearby wash, where he was taken into custody.
Hutchinson was ultimately transported to Mohave County Jail after an interview with detectives, and charged with felony counts including aggravated assault and disorderly conduct with a firearm. The victim was transported to a Las Vegas hospital, where he is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigation in the case remained ongoing as of Tuesday afternoon.
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It is obvious to me the defendant should have never been able to gain access to the firearm if it had the proper lock on it. As a result, one individual is in jail, and one in the hospital. And we are all wondering what he wanted the gun for.
Thomas.
I’m from a not so great area. My father taught me about respect.
These cowards being raised today should never have access to firearms! That’s their first resort to conflicts.
It’s crazy to me how parents continue to allow children a concept where they do know wrong!
Punish your kids, hold them accountable and to respect others.
It’s that simple.
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