CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to his father's death over the weekend, according to the Chesterfield County Police Department.
According to a news release, police were called to the 14600 block of Cornwall Lane, which is in the Enon area, around 8 p.m. Saturday.
Officers were told that Kelly Connelly, 65, had been assaulted. Court documents say he was lying on the living room floor, unconscious, with visible injuries to his head and face. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
After speaking with a witness, police identified the suspect as Kasey Connelly, 33.
Detectives interviewed a witness who said the two men had been drinking Saturday evening and that Kelly told her he was going to kick Kasey out of the house.
The witness said the father and son began arguing and she heard a loud boom from the living room. When she walked in, she saw Kasey Connelly standing over his father and slapping him in the face, saying, "Dad, wake up. Dad, get up."
Kasey Connelly allegedly told the witness he was sorry this happened on Father's Day and asked them not to call 911. The witness claimed Kasey said his dad was getting ready to hit him but that he "got the first punch."
Kelly Connelly died from his injuries on Sunday, police said.
Kasey Connelly was located in the 6200 block of Arbor Park Drive and taken into custody on a second-degree murder charge. He was taken to the Chesterfield County Jail and is being held without bond.
Anyone with more information can call police at 804-748-1251 or contact Crime Solvers by calling 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.
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