A tragic incident unfolded in Glendale when a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed his father after a heated family argument. The confrontation took place at their home near Olive and 67th avenues, according to the Glendale Police Department.
The victim, identified as 39-year-old Joshua Lee Goldman, was found dead at the scene. Authorities reported that the conflict began with a fight involving the suspect, his sister, and their father. Court records reveal that the altercation was triggered when Goldman demanded a phone that his daughter had given to her brother. Tensions escalated as Goldman shouted at his daughter and broke her iPad. The suspect then left her room, shut the door, and allegedly shot his father twice.
After the shooting, the teenager reportedly fled the scene in his father’s Toyota Camry. Authorities engaged in a high-speed chase as the suspect attempted to escape to Las Vegas. The pursuit, which reached speeds of up to 130 mph, ended near Kingman on Interstate 40 when officers deployed a grappler device to stop the vehicle.
Following the dramatic chase, the 14-year-old was apprehended and charged with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a minor. Court documents indicate that both the suspect’s grandfather and sister told investigators they believed Goldman was under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident. They also described escalating tensions in the household, noting that Goldman might have resumed using illegal narcotics weeks before the fatal shooting.
Upon entering the residence, police found Joshua Lee Goldman with four gunshot wounds. Factors such as alleged drug use, potential abuse, and the firearm’s registration will play a crucial role in the forthcoming legal proceedings. The teenage suspect remains in police custody awaiting trial.
As the investigation continues, more details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this shocking event.