Officers say the teen's parents were in the middle of some sort of altercation around 11 p.m. Friday.
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They say the teen tried to intervene and the father allegedly began attacking him. Police say the teen then got a gun and shot his father.
The man was shot in the arm and stomach and was flown to the hospital.
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The father's condition is unknown.
It's also unclear if the teen is facing any charges.
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