Melbourne man fires gun at son

Lamaur Stancil | Florida Today

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A Melbourne man fired a gun at his son during an argument Saturday, police said.

Brian Fannon, 45, of the 600 block of East Eau Gallie Boulevard, was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm. He remained at the Brevard County Jail Tuesday in lieu of $75,000 bail.

The incident happened at Fallon's home. Fallon was armed with a .9 mm handgun that he fired toward his son's head, according to the affidavit. His son told officers he could feel the bullet whistle pass his head.

Police arrived at the home about 11:45 p.m. and took Fallon into custody.

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