Man charged with killing son-in-law in Myakka over a goat

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MANATEE - A 77-year-old man was arrested after he earlier today shot his son-in-law to death, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Lim Chhea and the victim, 43-year-old Wilson Ngov, had recently been arguing over a goat, and "this apparently led to the shooting," a news release states. Chhea faces a murder charge.

There were four other people inside the residence at the time of the shooting, including two children ages 5 and 12. The wives of the victim and suspect were also in the residence. No one else was injured, according to the sheriff's office.

44710 State Road 70 E., Myakka City, Fla.

The shooting happened about 4 p.m. in the 44000 block of State Road 70 East.

This is the second homicide in Manatee County this year.

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