19-year-old arrested for attempting to kill his father

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A man was arrested Saturday for attempting to kill his father, deputies say.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting on Oct.1.

Upon arrival, they found the victim who stated that he was riding his bicycle on N.E. 3rd Street when he noticed his son, Weekenley Felix and two people on the side of the road.

When he rode past them he heard gunshots and started to pedal faster which caused him to fall off the bike.

In the arrest report, the victim stated that when he looked back he witnessed his son, Felix, shooting at him.

Officers canvassed the area and found Felix sitting in the front yard of a house about 20 yards from where the shell casings were found.

Felix was detained and transported to the Boynton Beach Police Department.

In a sworn statement, the victim told deputies that he does not let his son live with him because he doesn't want to work or go to school. About a month ago, Felix tried to live with him and he would not allow it.

Ever since then, they've been arguing.

The victim said two weeks prior they got into an argument that almost turned physical.

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One day before this incident, Sept. 30, Felix came to his house and refused to leave which led the victim to call the police.

The victim believes that Felix tried to kill him because he called the police on him the day before.

Detectives found 26 shell casings at the scene, examined a bullet that hit the bike, and interviewed another witness who said after the shooting, Felix ran into a house to wash his hands.

Felix was charged with attempted first degree murder.