Watch CBS News

Boy in Brentwood Charged With Stabbing Death of His Father

BRENTWOOD (CBS/AP) -- A boy was charged with murder for allegedly stabbing his father to death inside a Contra Costa County home.

The boy is a minor and was not identified following his arrest in Brentwood Saturday, the East Bay Times reports.

Police were called to a residence at 9:43 a.m. and found a 37-year-old man who had suffered multiple stab wounds.

The man, who was not immediately identified, was transported to a hospital but died as a result of his injuries.

The man's son fled the scene after the stabbing but was located and taken into custody about a block away, police said.

Officers recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing, police said.

© Copyright 2021 Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.