Tuesday, 06 March 2007 22:40

Father and Son Fight Leads To Shooting And Arrest

slide6Marble 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.
slide7 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.