Man accused of fatally shooting stepson because he didn’t finish his chores

LA PLATA, Md. (TCN) — Deputies arrested a 48-year-old man they allege shot and killed his teenage stepson because he didn’t do his chores.

According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, just after midnight, law enforcement officials responded to a shooting call on the 6400 block of Huntt Road and found the suspect, Darshan Williams, standing outside. Officers went into the residence and found 15-year-old Michael Clemons unconscious and not breathing. They administered CPR on Clemons, but paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

Officers took Williams into custody without incident.

The sheriff’s office said Williams “was upset the victim did not complete some household chores,” which led to the shooting. He is being charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and child abuse causing death. Court records show he was denied bond.

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