Son killed by father for being gay

The man had rented an apartment for Giovanni because his son and his new wife did not get along, according to the arrest report. The year-old had lived there alone since March. When Melton went to check on Giovanni, the two argued, and the teenager reportedly pushed his father to the ground. Melton told police he had a gun because he was afraid of some of the people that Giovanni hangs out with. He says Giovanni moved to attack him again, and he accidentally shot the year-old because his finger was on the trigger. They believe he pulled the gun on his son before he believed himself to be in danger.

Powered by WordPress. A Nevada man is behind bars for shooting and killing his year-old son for being gay according to Channel 3 News in Las Vegas. Friends and family recall the year-old being threatened by his father on more than one occasion for his sexual orientation. Rose Dominican Hospital in critical condition. News3LV pic. RIP Giovanni pic.

By Abigail Miller For Dailymail. A father has been arrested after he allegedly shot dead his son because he found out he was gay, police have said. Giovanni Melton , from Henderson, Nevada, was gunned down by his father Wendell Melton after an argument on Thursday afternoon about how he is gay and has a boyfriend, according to police.

News3LV pic. Henderson, Nev. Wendell called the police and was booked at the scene. Court documents reveal that Wendell had a history of threatening his family with guns he possessed illegally.