A heated quarrel over a shared driveway maintenance in Bay de Noc Township, Michigan, turned violent this past weekend when, according to authorities, a 79-year-old man and a 67-year-old man took their neighborhood disagreement to dangerous extremes. WWJ reports that the older man allegedly fired shots and wielded a baseball bat, while the younger man defended himself with a small tractor.

As per the Michigan State Police responding to the scene on Saturday, the initial argument about the driveway care suddenly escalated, leading to the septuagenarian firing several rounds that fortunately missed his neighbor. "Troopers from the Michigan State Police Gladstone Post were dispatched to a shared driveway area on the Stonington Peninsula for a report of a neighbor dispute involving a firearm," stated the authorities in a statement obtained by WZMQ.

The confrontation didn't cease with the gunfire; the altercation saw the 67-year-old taking a defensive stance with farm equipment. He reportedly used a small tractor to pin the armed neighbor to the ground, preventing any further threat until state troopers arrived. The suspect sustained injuries during the tussle and was transported to UP Health Systems in Marquette for treatment, according to TV6 News.

Currently, the injured suspect remains hospitalized with the specifics of his condition undisclosed. With all shots fired having missed their target, no physical harm came to the other party involved in the incident. The ongoing investigation by the Michigan State Police seeks to uncover more details surrounding the altercation. No further information has been released by the Delta County Prosecutor's Office as it keeps cards close to their chest. The situation highlights a moment where everyday property disputes can tragically escalate into potential life-and-death scenarios.