Son accused of manslaughter tells judge his dad was armed during tragic fight that killed his mom

The Margate man accused of accidentally shooting his mother to death during a physical fight with his father in late 2019 told a Broward judge Friday that he was afraid if he did not pull a gun, his father would.

Alexander DelToro Jr., 32, testified during a “stand your ground” self-defense hearing to tell Broward Circuit Judge Edward Merrigan that he feared for his life as he struggled with his dad after a birthday celebration on Dec. 14, 2019.

Merrigan sided with prosecutors at the end of the two-day hearing...