The Brief

Michael Paul Courtney pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering his father in Pierce County.

Courtney is held on $1 million bail, with a history of prior felony and misdemeanor convictions.

Authorities are investigating potential mental health factors in the shooting incident.

TACOMA, Wash. - A man accused of shooting and killing his dad with a shotgun in Pierce County pleaded not guilty in court on Monday.

Michael Paul Courtney is being held on $1 million bail, charged with first-degree murder and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with the death of his father.

The backstory:

Court documents state Courtney's mom and dad were inside their home off 142nd Street Court South in Parkland with Michael. They were watching the Mariners game on TV, a

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