Via: WRAL.com
Authorities say Joseph Mitchell killed his 4-year-old son and then tried to kill his other children before he injured himself.
The crime took place at 17 Thistle Place in Hillsborough. Emergency crews responding to a 911 call found Mitchell and the 4-year-old injured inside their home.
Joseph Mitchell is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 4-year-old son and will face two counts of attempted murder in attacks on his 10-year-old and 13-year-old.
Authorities haven’t released more details, but have said there was no sign of forced entry.
