A Millcreek man is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly stabbed his father several times out of "revenge" during a fight over the weekend.
Dereon James Hinmon, 18, was arrested Sunday by the Unified Police Department after officers were called to a home to investigate a domestic violence incident. When officers arrived, they were told that the victim and suspect were a father and son who lived together.
The homeowner said she saw Hinmon stabbing his father in the stomach and told detectives that they had heard arguing for a majority of the evening over chores and helping around the house, and could hear Hinmon yelling, "I hate you," and "I wish you were dead."
Inside the home, officers found blood and a 5-to-7-inch serrated knife that was covered in blood, and blood was splattered around the home.
The witness also told investigators Hinmon and his father had a "strained relationship" regarding the older man's drug use, and added that Hinmon's father asked her not to share any information with police because he did not want to get his son in trouble.
When investigators spoke to Hinmon, they said he made several contradictory statements to the evidence and constantly stated how his father had "mentally strained" him. Eventually, detectives said Hinmon confessed to stabbing his father out of "revenge."
Hinmon faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
