Deputies Seek Teen For Shooting His Father

January 18, 2012

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 17-year old who allegedly shot his father over the weekend.

Curtis Jerome Atwood III is wanted on outstanding warrants for aggravated battery, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, shooting into a dwelling and criminal mischief.

Investigators believe Atwood III and his father got into an argument early Saturday morning in the 3800 block of Winona Drive. The father  left the residence and went to another address on 61st Avenue. The son arrived a short time later and called his father to come outside. As the father walked outside, the son began shooting at his father, striking him twice in the upper thigh and groin area. The father was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Atwood III and fled the area, according to deputies.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Atwood III is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.

Comments

2 Responses to “Deputies Seek Teen For Shooting His Father”

  1. Char on January 20th, 2012 11:31 am

    You know this whole family is heart broken today. This teen has taken his
    life and thrown it away. His father has more pain today than most could
    even fathom, I see nothing to joke about here.

  2. Scott on January 18th, 2012 5:50 pm

    The victim shouldn’t have too much trouble picking him out of the police lineup!

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