Seven Points, Texas

From the Tyler Morning Telegraph of November 24, 2005

POLICE SAY SHOOTING MAY HAVE BEEN SELF-DEFENSE

A 27-year-old man from the Seven Points area died after his father allegedly shot him in the chest in what police said appears to be an act of self-defense.

The father, Ronald Ferguson, reportedly shot the son, Robin Allen Ferguson, during an argument at their home around 10:20 p.m. Monday, said Lt. Pat McWilliams, information officer for the Henderson County Sheriff's Office.

The son returned home after he allegedly had been drinking heavily and a fight ensued, McWilliams said. The son reportedly threatened his parents with a pistol and his father, who was armed with a revolver, shot him in the chest.

When police arrived at the Fergusons' home in the 8000 block of County Road 4044 on the Kaufman-Henderson county line, the parents were attempting to comfort the son until medical help could arrive, McWilliams said.

The son was uncooperative with officers and combative against medical personnel assisting him, McWilliams said. He died at East Texas Medical Center in Gun Barrel City and his body has been sent for an autopsy.

No arrests have been made and the case will be given to the grand jury, McWilliams said.