A 24-year-old man killed his father with a hatchet early Monday morning at a home in Loudoun County, Virginia, authorities say.
Sheriff's deputies arrested Angus Brown and charged him with second-degree murder in the death of his father, 62-year-old David Brown, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said.
The killing happened at a home on Twinoaks Place in the Hamilton area, and deputies were called to the house just after 6 a.m., the sheriff's office said.
The victim's wife and another son were also at the home at the time.
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Deputies arrested Angus Brown at a neighbor's home.
"We have so, so few homicides in Loudoun County, and to, really, to start the year off with this is just tragic," Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman said.
A neighbor told News4 he saw flashlights shining in from his driveway and saw the arrest.
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"From my window, I saw the police officer get someone down on the ground," neighbor Nan Zhang said.
But Zhang didn't know Angus Brown was arrested in his father's murder until he spoke with News4.
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. His father is a very nice guy," Zhang said.
Neighbors said David Brown had retired from his job about a week ago.
Authorities didn't give any details as to what led up to the killing or the suspect's alleged motive.
Angus Brown is in jail without bond.
Stay with News4 for updates to this developing story.
