46-year-old Jason Carden was involved in an altercation with his roommate, Micheal Murphy, at their Roundwood Forest Drive residence on July 1st. When officers arrived, they heard a struggle inside the residence and banged on the door until Carden answered. Carden explained to officers that the altercation began when he provided Murphy with a 30-day notice, leading Murphy to become agitated and charge at him. Sometime during the fight, Carden used his firearm to strike Murphy in the head in an attempt to subdue him until the officers arrived. Officers then spoke with Murphy, who stated that he had mentioned fixing the ice machine to Carden, as he believed he was entitled to that accommodation due to paying rent. In response, Carden became angry and aimed his firearm at Murphy, making him feel threatened. Murphy claimed that Carden grabbed him around the neck and struck his head multiple times with the gun until the officers arrived. Murphy sustained a significant head injury with bleeding. Officers determined that Carden was the primary aggressor and subsequently was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Jason Carden hits roommate with gun because he doesn’t pay rent
