Jeramy Cook said he does not hold resentment against Colie but argues nothing justified the shooting. The father also defended his son despite concerns that his videos are perceived as harassment.
“I support my son making a life for himself and trying to make a living,” he said.
"Some of the stuff I've seen on there is not my favorite but some of the things I've done at 21 years old is not my favorite either. He's fun, loving and at times a goofy kid. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body. He doesn't want to hurt anybody. That's not where he was coming from. Is he being outlandish sometimes to get attention and views and build an audience? Sure. Guilty as charged there."