According to the Washington Post:

Ryan O’Neal says his weekend arrest came after he fired a gun in self-defense to prevent his son from w him with a fireplace . […]

O’Neal’s son Griffin, 42, who has a history of alcohol and problems, was visiting. O’Neal said Griffin grabbed a fireplace , started swinging it and grazed him four or five times. (Source)

He ripped an entire fireplace out of the wall and swung it at his father? That’s some strength.

In all seriousness, I’ve noticed quite a few such mistakes in the Post lately. In all fairness, this is an AP story, but still…