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Spencer County dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 6:08 p.m. on Saturday, February 19.  The female caller stated her son had been shot by her husband. Officers were dispatched to 3474 N CR 750 W in Richland. 

Upon arrival, officers found Justin Blair, 40, with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Justin was transported by ambulance to an Evansville hospital. Michael Blair, 70, and Linda Blair, 65, were also at the residence.

Preliminary investigation revealed that an altercation between Justin Blair and his father, Michael, had occurred and that Michael had shot Justin.

Michael Blair was arrested for Domestic Violence Causing Serious Bodily Injury and is currently being held in the Spencer County Jail.