Minnesota man pleads guilty to domestic assault with a can of chili

Canned chili can stir up passions in food lovers. Some find the product acceptable as a low-cost alternative. Others believe it tarnishes the name of chili and should never been consumed.

Chances are, the majority of people do not think of canned chili as a weapon.

Kenneth Perry Jr., 26, pled guilty to misdomenor domestic assault last week after he tossed a can of chili at his sister.

Perry and his sister has an argument on June 29. During the argument, Perry became irrate, reaching for a weapon - canned chili. He threw the can at her like a baseball. The can slammed into her forehead. The resulting wound required stitches.

The complaint filed against Perry declared the can a 'dangerous weapon.'

Perry was charged with second- and third-degree felony assault over the incident, but reached a plea agreement for misdemeanor domestic assault.

Perry will avoid prison time for his fourth domestic assault in the past five years.

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Shannon Vitiritti is an aspiring mystery novelist, an avid reader of true crime novels, and has worked Air Force Security Forces. She follows local and national crime stories of interest. She is an activist in Western Maryland for LGBTQ and environmental issues.

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