PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Prosecutors say an 18-year-old Portland man ate dinner with his parents, then attacked them as they slept with swords and a gun, killing his father and wounding his mother.
Jacob James Simon pleaded not guilty Thursday to a murder count in the death of his father, Peter Simon, a third-degree assault charge in the wounding of his mother, Sheryl Simon, and four counts of unlawful use of a weapon.
The Oregonian reports that police have not discussed a motive for the Tuesday night attack.
Prosecutors say Simon used a cavalry sword, a second sword, a knife and a .22-caliber handgun against his father.
