Young man shoots father
On the Y-K Delta
James Adams, 39 of Nunam Iqua was shot by his son Derek Adams, 18 of Nunam Iqua on Oct. 6, according to Alaska State Troopers. James Adams was wounded in the upper torso during the confrontation and transported to Yukon Kuskokwim Health Center in Bethel were he was treated and released. Emmonak-based troopers responded to the 10:59 p.m. call about the incident. They arrested Derek Adams on first degree assault and first degree weapons misconduct, and transported him to Emmonak jail to await arraignment.