The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) has charged a 20-year-old Charleston man, Demonte Shawn Hipp, in connection with a shooting involving his father.

The incident happened on March 23rd, when an officer was approached by the victim, who said he had been shot and needed help. The victim told police he had gone to a home on Clinton Street to confront his son over allegations that he had assaulted his ex-wife, who is also the suspect’s mother.

According to the report, the situation escalated, and Hipp became enraged and allegedly shot his father. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

On Tuesday, the United States Marshals Service located Hipp and took him into custody. He has been charged with attempted murder, discharging a firearm into a dwelling, and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. He is currently being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.