According to Mecklenburg County court documents, authorities responded to West Charlotte High School along Senior Drive just after 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 16.
A Department of Social Services worker at the scene told Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers she had been interviewing a man, identified as Sandell Brooks, at the school.
Brooks reportedly told the DSS worker and officers that he was frustrated with his son for not following house rules, including chores and daily responsibilities. During the argument, Brooks said he went to his bedroom, got a firearm, and threatened his son “in an effort to make him obey the rules,” court documents state.
His son told authorities a different story.
According to his son, Brooks pointed the gun at him and threatened to kill him, his brother, their mother, and then himself. The son told CMPD he believed his father was serious and capable of carrying out these threats, according to court records.
Brooks later reportedly admitted to making the threats, saying he was angry and wanted to be heard. He also reportedly told his wife about the threats he made toward her.
The firearm was later found in the center console of Brooks’ vehicle. Brooks was arrested and is now facing several charges:
The investigation remains open and ongoing. Brooks’ bond has been set at $50,000 secured. This case is due back in court this November.
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