EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his grandfather on the afternoon of Saturday, September 6, deputies said.

Nicholas Smith, 25, is charged with first-degree murder and illegal use of weapons.

According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened on Crystal Drive in East Baton Rouge Parish and claimed the life of 79-year-old Danny Beck.

An arrest report states that investigators believe the suspect and victim were having a verbal argument over dinner inside a home. The altercation eventually continued into a bedroom, which is where the suspect allegedly grabbed a weapon and fired at the victim, according to authorities.

The suspect called 911 and admitted to the killing, according to EBRSO. Deputies sai

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