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Elderly Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Son

12/13/2025

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Nowak's Attempted Murder

William Nowak, 84, was arrested on attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting his son in the face during a family visit in Palm Bay, Florida, on December 9.
The shooting followed an argument about missed visits to his wife in hospice care.
His son was hospitalized with serious injuries, and the bullet remains lodged in his face.
Nowak is held without bond, with an arraignment scheduled for January 8.

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Pedroza Pleads Not Guilty

Isacc Anthony Pedroza, 39, pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder in the shootings that killed Richard Browne and his 17-year-old son Spencer Browne near Reno, Nevada.
The incident occurred on December 6 during a roadside confrontation involving two vehicles.
Despite a nearby CHP officer's quick response, both victims died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Pedroza's next court date is December 17, as the investigation continues.

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Nowak's Attempted Murder

William Nowak, 84, was arrested on attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting his son in the face during a family visit in Palm Bay, Florida, on December 9.
The shooting followed an argument about missed visits to his wife in hospice care.
His son was hospitalized with serious injuries, and the bullet remains lodged in his face.
Nowak is held without bond, with an arraignment scheduled for January 8.

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