A family fight ends in death

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A fight between a grandfather and his grandson ended with a grim ending.

According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department, 26-year-old Anthony Ryan Thompson of East Bernstadt, was pronounced dead Sunday morning off of Little Arthur Road, after a scuffle with his grandfather where a pistol discharged, striking Thompson in the chest.

But this wasn’t the first time Thompson fought with his grandfather, Thompson was arrested earlier this year.

According to the Sentinel Echo, in July, deputies arrived to the scene to find Thompson passed out in a porch swing.

Police charged him with public intoxication and domestic violence, after assaulting his grandfather.

After a further investigation police discovered a firearm, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs not in the proper container on Thompson.

Later on in October, Thompson was arrested again for public intoxication of a controlled substance.

The Sheriff”s Department says they have not yet charged the man, but the case will go before a judge.