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Sheriff: Kentucky man loses arm-wrestling match with son, pulls gun

Authorities said an arm-wrestling contest between a father and son resulted in an 8-hour standoff.
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FLORENCE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities said an arm-wrestling contest between a father and son turned violent and led to an 8-hour standoff with Kentucky deputies.

Boone County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Philip Ridgell said Zimmerman was intoxicated when he challenged his son to an arm-wrestling competition. After losing several times, Zimmerman got upset, fought his son, and later grabbed a gun, shooting into the ceiling twice.

No one was injured. Two family members were outside when authorities arrived, but Zimmerman refused to leave the home, leading to an 8-hour standoff.

Curtis Zimmerman was charged Monday with wanton endangerment. It’s unclear whether Zimmerman had an attorney.

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