Crime & Safety
Phoenix Father Charged With Running Over, Killing Son
Police say that Richard Hamilton was moving a truck on his property when he struck his 21-month-old son.
PHOENIX, AZ – A Phoenix man is charged with killing his son Thursday night. Police say that 49-year-old Richard Hamilton was moving a vehicle on his property when he struck his 21-month-old son.
Police say that Hamilton told officers that he didn't realize that Samuel Hamilton was so close to the vehicle at the time.
He said that he felt a bump.
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Samuel was rushed to the hospital where he died. (Get Phoenix Patch's daily newsletter and real-time news alerts. Or, find your local Patch here and subscribe).
It happened at the family home by I-17 and Northern Avenue.
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Richard Hamilton is charged with negligent homicide and DUI.
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