Charges Dismissed Against Tulsa Man After Witness Fails To Show

Charges were dropped Wednesday against a Tulsa man accused of shooting at his own father after a witness for the prosecution failed to show up for court.

Thomas McClendon was charged in May with shooting with intent to kill, possession of a firearm after former felony conviction, gang-related offense and resisting an officer.

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Police said McClendon, also known as The General, fired a couple of shots at his father during an argument. 

The state requested the charge be dismissed after the witnessed didn't show up. McClendon has numerous other charges - mostly drug related - still pending in another felony case, according to court records.