Father Armed, Son Injured, Surrender Follows | Jackson News

A 64-year-old man in Natchez, Ben Thames, is now facing attempted murder charges after allegedly firing multiple shots at his adult son during a violent domestic dispute. The son escaped with minor injuries and called for help. Thames barricaded himself inside his home with his wife, armed with a long gun and other weapons, then fled in a Chrysler 300. But thanks to a calm, strategic negotiation by an investigator, he surrendered without further incident. Authorities warn of the extreme danger posed by domestic violence calls involving firearms, praising the deputies’ quick response and the investigator’s skill in de-escalating the situation. The case remains active as investigators gather more details. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0ddc9c645803e71