South Bend father charged in shooting of daughter’s boyfriend

By ALICIA GALLEGOS, Tribune Staff Writer

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According to police, a 61-year-old homeowner arrived home and discovered a 20-year-old man, his 16-year-old daughter's boyfriend, nearly naked and hiding in a cabinet beneath a bathroom sink. After the discovery, police said, at least two shots were fired at the address. (WSBT photo)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Jul 7, 2009 at 12:15 PM EST

Story Updated: Jul 7, 2009 at 12:15 PM EST

SOUTH BEND — A 61-year-old man accused of shooting at his daughter’s boyfriend after catching him partially undressed in his home has been charged in the incident.

Michael Falls is facing two counts of criminal recklessness, Class D felonies, following the events that took place at his house in the 60100 block of Cedar Road.

Falls is accused of firing two shots at his 16-year-old daughter’s boyfriend, one of which grazed the side of the man’s head, according to past reports.

The father had reportedly heard the pair in a basement bathroom and later discovered the 20-year-old boyfriend hiding under a bathroom sink.

Falls told police that he only meant to hit the young man with his gun, but that it accidentally discharged. He fired another shot in the victim’s direction while he was running away, he said.

Continue to check this Web site and read Wednesday’s South Bend Tribune for updates on this story.

Staff writer Alicia Gallegos:
agallegos@sbtinfo.com
(574) 235-6368

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