Stepfather Joseph Kollie killed during argument over puppy

Authorities said they arrested a man who killed his stepfather following an argument over a puppy in Gwinnett County.

Police tell reporters that around 1 a.m. Wednesday,  officers were called to a home on Congress Parkway regarding a stabbing.

Officers said Diamond G. Mason, 23, stabbed his stepfather, Joseph J. Kollie, 51, multiple times.

Police said Mason brought a puppy into the home about a week ago.

Kollie did not approve of this and repeatedly asked him to remove the puppy from the home.

The two had a heated argument over the puppy. At some point, Mason retrieved a couple of large knives and repeatedly stabbed Kollie.

Diamond G. Mason

Kollie died at the home as a result of the injuries he sustained from the stabbing.

Mason was taken to the Gwinnett County Jail and was charged felony murder and aggravated assault. He is being held without bond.