Details Emerge of Horrific Attack By Son That Claimed Father’s Life

Documents filed with the court provide a clearer understanding of the horrific attack on 69-year old Hakem Salem that led to the dramatic arrest of his son Mohammed for murder earlier this week.

According to police reports, it was Mohammed’s brother who called 911 just before 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday to report that he and his father had just been attacked.

When responding officers arrived at the Estate Lerkenlund residence, they found Hakem lying in the driveway, with a trail of blood leading back to one of the bedrooms. The father bore a large laceration on the right side of his throat, and he appeared to have suffered several puncture wounds to his upper body.

Despite the best efforts of emergency medical technicians, Hakem Salem was determined not to have any signs of life about a half hour following the initial emergency call.