A 35-year-old Foley man is dead after his own father allegedly shot him during a heated domestic dispute at a home on Ghost Horse Drive, authorities say.
Aaron Steed was killed at approximately 5:16 p.m. on July 23, according to officials. When officers arrived at the residence, they found Steed already dead at the scene.
Investigators say the shooting occurred after a domestic altercation escalated inside the home. The 60-year-old father, who has not been publicly named, is believed to have opened fire in defense of himself and other family members who were present during the confrontation, police said.
As of now, no charges have been filed against the father. However, authorities have confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing. Police noted that every individual connected to the incident is cooperating fully with detectives as the case moves forward.
Once the investigation is complete, the case will be handed over to a grand jury, which will determine whether any criminal charges are warranted. Officials have not provided a timeline for when that review will take place.
Authorities have stressed that the shooting appears to be an isolated domestic incident and does not pose any continued danger to residents in the area. “There is no ongoing threat to the community,” officials reiterated, though they have declined to share further specifics about what triggered the confrontation between father and son.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the dispute — including what led to the argument turning violent — have not been made public. Investigators have kept much of the incident under wraps as they continue piecing together what happened inside the home that afternoon.
Local police have not issued any further statement beyond confirming the basic timeline of events. The community has been left with more questions than answers as the investigation unfolds.
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.