Father Arrested in Fatal Thanksgiving Shooting of 10-Year-Old Son

The incident, which occurred in Omaha, Nebraska, may have been triggered by a car alarm, leading to speculation that the father may have mistaken his son for a car thief.

10-year-old Kendrick McDonald was fatally shot on Thanksgiving night at his home in Omaha, Nebraska.
His father, 47-year-old Will McDonald, has been arrested and charged with criminal homicide, use of a weapon-gun, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
The shooting may have occurred while a car alarm was sounding near the McDonalds’ home, leading to speculation that the father may have mistaken his son for a car thief.
Other children were present at the scene of the shooting, where a handgun was later recovered.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with formal charges potentially being filed as early as Sunday.