Man charged with attempted murder after shooting his brother during an argument

A man has been charged after allegedly shooting his brother during an argument in Anoka County on Saturday.

David Douglas Dady, 57, was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted second-degree murder and one count of first-degree assault.

According to court documents, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of Dakota Street Northwest in Oak Grove for a shooting around 4:53 p.m.

It was determined that Dady and his brother were arguing when Dady shot him in the stomach. According to court records, Dady was drunk at the time of the shooting.

After he was arrested, Dady made comments suggesting his brother was having an affair with his wife and that he shot him for pushing him and getting in his face.

The weapon, along with a shell casing and a bullet, was found in the home. Witnesses at the scene heard the two arguing and the shot, but did not see the shooting.

In a later statement, Dady said his brother had been living with him for about two years, adding that he had “ongoing grudges and issues” with him.

He stated that he was arguing with his brother when he “ran at him” and got in his face.

Dad said he was afraid his brother would hit him and felt his grandchild’s safety was in danger. He said he then went downstairs and grabbed his Ruger .357 pistol.

Court records show Dady said he intended to scare his brother and claims he stepped back and accidentally pulled the trigger.

He says he then went outside, unloaded the gun, placed it on his truck and waited for police to arrive.

Dady’s brother was taken to the hospital for surgery and is in stable condition, according to court documents.

Dad remains in custody while the investigation continues.