The deceased, Amir, 29 was found dead in the family home, Log Angeles, Tuesday.
69 years old Shehada Issa is Amir's father, his wife was also found dead in the house. She was stabbed multiple time.
Shehada Issa has now been charged with premeditated murder as a hate crime over his 29 year old son’s death.
Shehada Issa told the Los Angeles police that he shot his son Amir in self defense after finding his wife’s body in the bathroom
The Los Angeles say that Shehada Issa had previously threatened to kill his son for being gay.
Los Angeles prosecutors said in a statement: “The murder was committed because of the victim's sexual orientation and because of the defendant's perception of that status and the victims’ association with a person and a group of that status.”
The investigation into his wife’s death is on going.
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