Father, 70, shoots son, 49, in money dispute; both critically wounded
A 70-year-old Philadelphia man shot his son in Chester County Saturday night following a family dispute and later pulled the trigger on himself, authorities say. Both are hospitalized in "very critical" condition.Police were called to the scene of the first shooting on the 100 block of Summit Avenue in Tredyffrin's Paoli section at 11:47 p.m., they said. They then located the alleged gunman at a nearby address on the same block.
A 70-year-old Philadelphia man shot his son in Chester County Saturday night following a family dispute and later pulled the trigger on himself, authorities say. Both are hospitalized in "very critical" condition.Police were called to the scene of the first shooting on the 100 block of Summit Avenue in Tredyffrin's Paoli section at 11:47 p.m., they said. They then located the alleged gunman at a nearby address on the same block.
When police arrived at the second address, the alleged gunman, John Richard Berry, fired his gun several times, shooting himself in the head. He was listed in very serious condition at the Paoli Memorial Hospital trauma center.
His son, John Williams, 49, of Paoli, was listed in the same condition following surgery, police said. The two were involved in a dispute over money.
Police said the investigation into the shooting is ongoing and ask anyone with information on the matter to call (610) 644-3221.
- Angelo Fichera
