Crime & Safety
Detroit Teen Arrested In Ohio After Shooting Dad: Report
Police said the 13-year-old boy shot his dad inside a Detroit home before fleeing in the family's vehicle.
DETROIT, MI — A Detroit teen has been arrested after shooting his dad Tuesday and driving off in the family vehicle, according to reports.
Officers tracked the vehicle to Ohio where they arrested the 13-year-old boy and a passenger, WXYZ reported.
The shooting happened around 5 p.m. at a home in the 18000 block of Bretton Street in Detroit, according to police.
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Commanding officer of the department’s 8th Precinct Dietrich Lever told reporters the 13-year-old shot his dad after a "disciplinary dispute" between them.
The teen then fled the home in a gray 2026 Rivian with the family dog, a French mastiff, Lever said.
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The father was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, but his exact condition was unknown, according to police.
The dog was found safe during the arrest, police said.
Prior to the arrest, police considered the teen armed and dangerous and urged anyone who spotted him not to approach.
No other details were released as police continue investigating the incident.
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