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joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
Fri Feb 3, 2012, 05:58 PM Feb 2012

Dad shoots son for singing Kenny Chesney song

Next time you flip through the song choices at a karaoke bar, remember to choose carefully. Your health may depend on it.

William Oller, Sr., 70, was jailed after shooting son William Jr., 50, at a residence in Shingletown, Calif.

According to the police report, on Jan. 26, Oller Jr. had been singing a Kenny Chesney country tune via karaoke when Oller Sr. left the home briefly, saying "I'm gonna shut you up." He returned with a handgun and fired multiple times at his son, striking him in the arm. Oller Jr. was taken to the hospital, but at least one bullet remains in his shoulder. Oller Sr. was also treated for a gunshot wound and then taken to jail.

In an interview with KRCR TV in Redding, Calif., Oller Jr. says he can't remember what Chesney song he was singing at the time. He says he doesn't believe his father knew what he was doing and that recent strokes may have contributed to the elder Oller's anger. He said in the past, his father has even coached his singing.

http://entertainment.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/03/10310088-dad-shoots-son-for-singing-kenny-chesney-song

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ZombieHorde

(29,047 posts)
5. Although the joke in the beginning of the article says "bar,"
Fri Feb 3, 2012, 06:10 PM
Feb 2012

the actual article says "home."

According to the police report, on Jan. 26, Oller Jr. had been singing a Kenny Chesney country tune via karaoke when Oller Sr. left the home briefly, saying "I'm gonna shut you up."

Weird.

ZombieHorde

(29,047 posts)
8. The joke in the beginning of the article was dumb and misleading.
Fri Feb 3, 2012, 06:21 PM
Feb 2012

The author shouldn't have included it.

yellowcanine

(35,692 posts)
6. Well that is a little extreme but somewhat understandable. Glad he wasn't seriously hurt.
Fri Feb 3, 2012, 06:13 PM
Feb 2012

Can't we all just get along?

SomethingFishy

(4,876 posts)
9. Chesney? Really?
Fri Feb 3, 2012, 06:23 PM
Feb 2012

While I'm personally not a fan Chesney is one of the good guys.

Dad couldn't wait for a Hank Jr song?

Bruce Wayne

(692 posts)
12. Call me cynical, but I'm gonna guess there were other issues at play.
Fri Feb 3, 2012, 06:40 PM
Feb 2012

I know, I know, I'm going out on a flagpole here, but not even "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" could account for this behavior.

 

jody

(26,624 posts)
13. Personally his "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" reminds me of the several thousand hours I spent
Fri Feb 3, 2012, 06:44 PM
Feb 2012

driving a Farmall Super A as a young boy.

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