Joshua Funches, 23 - killed
Charles Clements, 69 - arrested and charged with the murder of Josua Funches
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A south suburban man was so obsessed with his well-kept lawn, police say he killed someone over it. Former U.S. Marine Charles Clements, 69, is accused of shooting a neighbor whose puppy urinated on his award-winning grass, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Joshua Funches, 23, walked his fox terrier on Laundau Road on Sunday night. As he passed Clements' residence, the dog lifted its leg and relieved itself, witnesses said.
Having repeatedly earned University Park's lawn upkeep award, Clements often verbally harassed anyone who stepped near or on his precious grass, neighbors say. A peeing puppy sent him over the edge. The two men got into an argument. Clements then pulled out a gun and shot Funches in the abdomen, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Funches later died of his injuries. He was the father of two children, ages 1 and 4. Witnesses directed police to Clements' home, where officers reportedly found a .45-caliber handgun.
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