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Teen arrested in Ohio in connection with father's shooting
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: WJBK , FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Upon arrival, officials found that a 13-year-old had shot his father twice.
m. on Tuesday. Upon arrival, officials found that a 13-year-old had shot his father twice.
The teenager then fled the scene in the family vehicle. Further details on this incident, including the current status of the father and the events that led to the shooting, are available from Detroit police and local news sources, such as FOX 2 Detroit.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A disturbance in the 18000 block of Bretton led to a call to Detroit police at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Upon arrival, officials found that a 13-year-old had shot his father twice. The teenager then fled…
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