A Tyrone man is facing charges after police say he assaulted his mom during an argument over some cats.  
 
The incident happened Sunday afternoon at 2107 West 11^th Street in Antis Township. Troopers say 30-year-old Christopher Zacker got into a fight with his 53-year-old mother over cats being kept in the home. That’s when Zacker is accused of striking his mom in the face and threatening to kill the animals.
 
Chris Zacker is facing charges of simple assault and making terroristic threats.