A local man is behind bars in connection with the overnight death of his father.

Bossier City police say 32-year-old Steven Richey and his dad, 66-year-old George Richey, got into an argument at their home in the 100 block of Magnolia Court, when Steven allegedly struck his father in the head with his hand, rendering him unresponsive.

George Richey was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His son fled the scene before police arrived, but turned himself in several hours later after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He's been booked into the Bossier City Jail for second degree murder.

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