A dispute over child visitation involving an ex-father-in-law and ex-son-in-law ended with them pulling a gun and knife on each other.
The pair appeared Monday morning via video in Miami County Municipal Court.
The son-in-law, Randy Hawkins, 49, of Piqua, was charged with felonious assault and improper handling of a firearm.
The father-in-law, Doug Clegg, 49, of West Milton, was charged with felonious assault.
During a court-ordered visitation, Hawkins was returning one of his sons to his ex-wife in the 2500 block of state Route 718.
Deputies said Gregg was armed with the knife and Hawkins was reportedly armed with a gun.
One shot was fired, but no one was struck.
Hawkins was treated at Upper Valley Medical Center for a stab wound to a hand.
He was arrested by deputies at the hospital.
Clegg was released from jail on his own recognizance by the judge.
A cash bond set at $3,500 for Hawkins.
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