TYRONE, BLAIR COUNTY - Police say they had to taser a Blair County man after his father-in-law hit him in the head with the butt of a rifle.
State Police say David Earl Harris Junior broke into his in-laws house in Tyrone and assaulted his wife with a hunting knife just before midnight Sunday. She was staying with her parents because of a fight with Harris. She wasn't seriously hurt; her father hit David Harris in the face with the butt of a rifle.
Even after that police say they had to use a taser on him to arrest him. Harris now faces charges of Burglary, Aggravated Assault, and Resisting Arrest.
State Police say David Earl Harris Junior broke into his in-laws house in Tyrone and assaulted his wife with a hunting knife just before midnight Sunday. She was staying with her parents because of a fight with Harris. She wasn't seriously hurt; her father hit David Harris in the face with the butt of a rifle.
Even after that police say they had to use a taser on him to arrest him. Harris now faces charges of Burglary, Aggravated Assault, and Resisting Arrest.
Comments
I have known dave since i was 15 yrs old we have had a long friendship as well an he has never acted violent towards anything or anyone so the question now is what was done to him to provoke this type of behavior thats all im gonna say. My prayers are with u dave hope everything works out for the best. I will also be praying for ur family i love them just like i love my own family
crysta r.
January 23, 2013 at 10:48 am
I have known Davie for several years. As a matter of fact, the first time I met Davie was when my Husband and I got married. Davie was about 2 1/2 - 3yrs old. Davie was carrying around this bible with a picture of god and he would always point to it and say my husband%u2019s name. He is was always a good kid and was always willing to offer a helping hand. A few years ago my daughter Tiffany was running in Demolition derby and wasn't able to get her car to start when I mentioned to her about calling Davie. She called Davie and he made sure he came over and did his best until they got the car started so she could run later that night in the derby. He is such a generous young man who wouldn't hurt anyone. When I saw this my heart knew this wasn%u2019t the Davie I always knew and that something serious must be going on. Davie must have a lot of things going on that no one knows about for him to resort to such an extreme measure. God bless Davie and his family. They are all in my prayers during this tough time.
Carrie S.
January 21, 2013 at 8:40 pm
I have know Davie and his family for many years.. I would have never expected this to happen. I was actually shoked when I read this. He was also such a nice person and would do anything for anyone. He was a great family man and enjoyed spending time with his family whether it was taking them to the lake or sitting at home. I agree with you Cherie, Davie is such a hard working man and is dealing with a lot. He just doesn't know how to handle it all. Prayers are being sent to you all<3
Tiffany C.
January 21, 2013 at 7:32 pm
thank u Scott P.,,i dont know u but this is my big brother,,i do not agree with his actions in anyway but,,anyone that knows my brother knows how he is,,hes one of the kindest fun loving guys youll ever meet,,hes a hard working man,, he needs alot of prayers right now alot!!! his wife has hurt him deeply many times over the yrs,,he dont know how to deal with it,,hes broken and dont know how to handle his pain, its been building up for yrs and this last time he just snaped,,he cant take anymore pain,,this is not a one sided story,,their are good reasons for his hurt,,and pain ,,but this was not the way he should of handled it,,he dont know how to deal with it,,hes as normal as u and i he loves his wife and his children,,this is comming from my heart like i said their are 2 side and i stand on the line because i love my sister in law also,,so rather than gossup could u please take a min and pray for my brother and our family,my parents are also just broken for their son,,thank u for all the kind comments
cherie c.
January 21, 2013 at 12:44 pm
This has me shocked. I agree Dave is a good man who comes from a good family. He works hard to provide for his family.
Lori W.
January 21, 2013 at 11:59 am
This has me shocked. I agree Dave is a good man who comes from a good family. He works hard to provide for his family.
Lori W.
January 21, 2013 at 11:59 am
Not trying to justify what this young man did was right. But he's a good kid that comes from a good family! Will keep him in prayer so he gets his issues addressed and thank GOD that nobody was hurt!!
Scott P.
January 21, 2013 at 9:52 am
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