Tuesday, 06 March 2007 22:40
Father and Son Fight Leads To Shooting And Arrest
Marble Quarry Rd off of Lupe Rd in Pine Grove was the scene of law
enforcement activity last night when a caller to the Amador County Sheriff’s
emergency dispatch reported at approximately 9:47PM that they had a
physical altercation had occurred between a father and son at 15555 Marble
Quarry, Road in Pine Grove. While deputies were responding, it was reported that Robert
Lee Fry, 61 and of Pine Grove, had shot his son Robert Eric Fry, 35, of Ione, and that his son had
immediately fled the area on foot. Upon arrival of Amador County
Sheriff’s Deputies and California Highway Patrol Officers, the scene was
secured. Robert Eric Fry was located at
a neighbor’s residence where he was subsequently treated for a gunshot wound to
the torso by personnel from
American Legion Ambulance, Amador Fire Protection District and California
Department of Forestry. Robert Eric Fry
was subsequently transported to UC Davis Medical Center by helicopter for
treatment.
According to the Sheriff’s
Office, based upon statements from witnesses, involved parties, and the
physical investigation, it was determined that Robert Eric Fry unlawfully
entered his parent’s residence. He then forced entry into a locked
bathroom wherein he began beating his father with a piece of wood which had
nails protruding from it. Robert
Lee Fry was able to escape into the living room where he armed himself with his
.38 caliber revolver. When Robert Eric
Fry entered that room and began another attack on his father, Robert Lee Fry
shot his son one time. Robert Eric Fry
fled the residence on foot to a neighbor’s home where he was subsequently
located. A search of the scene
resulted in the recovery of evidence associated with the incident. Additionally, suspected methamphetamine was
found in Robert Eric Fry’s vehicle which was located at the scene. Although having evident injuries from the
altercation, Robert Lee Fry refused medical services. After being treated and
released from UC Davis Medical Center, Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies
arrested Robert Eric Fry and charged him with assault with a deadly weapon,
burglary and transportation of a controlled substance. Additional follow up investigation is pending
according to the Sheriff’s Office.