Man arrested for throwing ax at father

A Stock Island man was arrested today, charged with throwing an ax at his father, injuring his wrist.

The incident took place at 10 a.m. at 6475 2^nd Street on Stock Island. The 47 year old victim told Sgt. David Lariz he asked his son, 26 year old Austin Odom, for some money to buy food. He said his son became angry. He slapped a $100 bill  onto the counter, grabbed an ax and chopped the bill in half. He then allegedly threw the ax at his father, who reportedly ducked and put his hand up to protect his head; he was subsequently hit by the ax on the wrist.

A witness who was across the street said he heard the victim screaming for help. He walked over to see what was happening. He saw the victim holding his wrist. The witness confronted the suspect and talked him into handing over the ax. When deputies arrived, the witness turned over the ax and directed them upstairs in the building, where the suspect was located.

The victim was taken to Lower Keys Hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries to his wrist. The suspect told Deputy Matt Dowling his father was bothering him about money. He said he refused to give him money and his father called him names. He said he became enraged and threw the ax at his father.

The suspect was arrested, charged with battery with a deadly weapon and he was booked into jail.