William Nowak faces attempted murder charges for what he claims was “abandonment” after shooting his son in Palm Bay, Florida. The 84-year-old man argues that he was upset about missed visits over several days. The victim’s wife alerted 911, and police arrested the assailant in the 1600 block of Hawksbill Street. Authorities are processing the case quickly in Brevard County.
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Tense family context
Nowak lives with his 85-year-old wife, who is in palliative care, and his 62-year-old daughter, who has a disability. He acts as the primary caregiver for both women. His son and daughter-in-law visit weekly, but they skip one weekend, prompting the complaint. And the argument erupts in the kitchen of the family home.
The police record the entire sequence through testimonies. The daughter-in-law witnesses the events and recounts key details.
Development of attempted murder by abandonment
Nowak threatens, “Get out of my house or I’ll shoot you” during the altercation.
He walks to the bedroom, grabs a firearm, and returns to the common area. His daughter-in-law tries unsuccessfully to calm him down, and the shot hits his son in the face. Nowak puts the gun away, returns confused, and cries visibly.
The officers heard screams and immediately assessed the scene. The victim requires hospital sedation for fragments in his jaw.
Charges and legal status
Nowak faces serious charges of attempted murder under Florida law, while he claims “abandonment.” The judge denies bail at the first hearing and assigns a public defender. He is admitted to the Brevard Correctional Complex in Sharpes after being evaluated for hypertension. The victim remains hospitalized with a guarded prognosis.
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The authorities are keeping the attacker in custody without parole. The hospital is assessing the injured person’s progress without releasing any details to the public. Finally, the family is facing a changed dynamic as a result of the incident. The police are closing the initial investigation with the evidence they have gathered.
