Frank Lampe's son charged with 2nd-degree murder in father's death

A 20-year-old man charged with second-degree murder after his 58-year-oldfather was found dead last month at a Halifax apartment has been sent for a court-orderedpsychiatricassessment.

The body of Frank John Lampe of Labrador was discoveredin the hallway of an apartment building at 10 Harlington Cres. in Clayton Park on the night of Jan. 21.

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His 20-year-old son, Elias Lampe, was found a short time later near a Halifax Transit stop on Willett Street. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Elias Lampewas released from hospital Monday and was arrested around 8:20 a.m. without incident, police said.

In addition to murder, hefaces a charge of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He appeared in Halifax provincial court Tuesday morning. He's been sent to the East Coast Forensic Hospital for a fitness assessment and will return to court March 10.

Police say the father and sonlived together at the Harlington Crescent apartment.