23-year-old Eric Watson was involved in an altercation with his father, Troy Watson, at their Ocala Drive residence on September 1st. Officers met with Troy, who informed them that he and Eric had been heavily drinking. Troy stated that when he offered Eric to take a shot of alcohol together, he refused, which ultimately led to an argument. Troy alleged that during the argument, Eric punched him in the face multiple times. While interacting with Troy, officers reported that he had sustained a bloody nose as well as a minor cut to his eye and bruising around the top of his head. Troy was later transported to Vanderbilt for his injuries.
Officers later made contact with Eric, who stated that when he refused to take a shot with his father, he became agitated and knocked his phone out of his hand. Eric told officers that this was when he punched his father. Officers determined that Eric was the primary aggressor. Eric Watson was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.