FORT PIERCE — A 59-year-old man accused of grabbing a machete and chasing his wife’s son, who picked up a pair of pruning shears in defense, faces a felony charge, according to an arrest affidavit released Thursday.

Lynford James Morrison, of the 400 block of North 21st Street, was arrested on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill charge following the 11:12 p.m. Wednesday incident.

Morrison’s wife told police she invited her son to the home for dinner. She said when Morrison learned her son was in the house, Morrison retrieved a machete and chased him out. The wife accused Morrison of threatening to cut her son.

The son told police he was “afraid for his life” and grabbed some pruning shears to defend himself.

No physical contact occurred. The machete wasn’t recovered.

Morrison was arrested and taken to the St. Lucie County jail.

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