Denied gun permit, US man shoots himself and 6-year-old son dead | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Denied gun permit, US man shoots himself and 6-year-old son dead

Associated Press, Foxborough | ByAssociated Press
Sep 22, 2017 10:39 PM IST

Police found a handgun, shell casings and a note that led them to believe the shootings were a murder-suicide.

A man who had recently been denied a gun licence fatally shot his 6-year-old son before taking his own life, a Massachusetts prosecutor said Friday.

Anthony Scaccia had recently been denied a gun permit, based on a history of interactions with police, including allegations of domestic violence.(AFP File Photo)
Anthony Scaccia had recently been denied a gun permit, based on a history of interactions with police, including allegations of domestic violence.(AFP File Photo)

Police responding to a 911 call from a neighbour went to a Foxborough home at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday for what was described as a medical emergency. There they found Anthony Scaccia, 6, suffering from a single gunshot wound, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said. The boy was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Police also found William Scaccia Jr., 49, dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Scaccia also apparently tried to start a fire in the home, but a resident put it out, Morrissey said.

Police found a handgun, shell casings and a note that led them to believe the shootings were a murder-suicide, he said.

The boy lived in the home with other family members, but his father did not live there, Morrissey said.

Scaccia had recently been denied a gun permit, based on a history of interactions with police, including allegations of domestic violence, Foxborough Police Chief William Baker said. Scaccia appealed to a judge, who upheld the chief’s denial.

While investigating an assault allegation last week, police found out that Scaccia had access to a gun, which Baker said was found at another residence.

How Scaccia got hold of the gun used Thursday remains under investigation.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On