Wichita Falls police arrested 27-year-old Robert Parker early Tuesday morning at his parent's house after he fired a gun at his mother while she was in the bathroom.

Robert Parker shoots at mom in bathroom - Wichita Falls
Robert Parker (Wichita County)
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Police were first called to the home in the 4500 block of University Avenue on Monday evening resulting in Parker being taken to the state hospital. He was released later that same night.

Parker's mother told police that when her son came home he began throwing things, hitting her in the head with an object.

Parker then used a .22 caliber pistol to shoot at his mother while she was in the bathroom but missed.

Parker now faces charges for assault -- family violence.

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