ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — A man who got into a fight with his son where a steak knife and machete were used as weapons at an Albuquerque home has died.

KRQE-TV reports that police say Keith Coppler died over the weekend after being on life support. His son, 21-year-old Andrew Coppler, was arrested Monday and charged with murder.

Police say the two men got into an argument at a family barbecue last week.

According to authorities, the son first slashed his father with a steak knife, the father then started swinging a machete. Police say the son later put the father in a choke hold causing him to lose consciousness.

Police said they didn't know if Andrew Coppler had an attorney.



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