Cincinnati, OH, - (1-12-16) A father accidentally shot and killed his own 14-year-old son, thinking he was an intruder, Cincinnati police said early Tuesday.
The teen died shortly after he was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in "extreme critical condition," they said.
Officers responded to the 1200 block of Blanchard Avenue off Glenway Avenue about 6:30 a.m.
They said the son told his father he was going to school and walked down the street to catch a bus on Glenway Avenue. But he decided to skip class and sneaked back into the basement, where he planned to hide until his father went to work.
His dad thought he was an intruder, got up out of bed, and went downstairs, according to police.
The teen startled with his father, who had a gun in his hand and shot him in the neck, they said.
The father immediately called 911 after the tragic accident, according to investigators.
He is now undergoing police questioning. Investigators have said they believe the shooting was accidental.
FOX19 NOW has a crew at the scene and will continue to update this breaking story.
Police confirm 12-year-old girl died in Perry County shooting
Perry County, PA. (1-11-16) State police just released the following statement regarding the fatal shooting in Penn Township, Perry County, on Monday.
Donald Meyer, 57, of Duncannon has been charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person, police said in the release.
"On Monday, January 11, 2016, at 1003 hours, Penn Township Police Department and PSP Newport were dispatched to a reported shooting at a residence on Rebecca Drive, Penn Township, Perry County. During the investigation it was determined that Pennsylvania State Constable Clarke Steele, W/M, 46, arrived at the listed address at 1000 hours, to enforce a legal and valid eviction order issued by District Justice Daniel McGuire.
"Constable Steele attempted to make contact with the suspect, who lived at the residence with his wife and daughter. The suspect opened the door to the residence and then shut it. The suspect then re-opened the door and engaged Constable Steele in a brief exchange of words, and then leveled a loaded .223 caliber rifle, which had been slung and concealed along his body, directly at Constable Steele with a point of aim at his chest.
"Constable Steele, who was in uniform, quickly removed his .40 caliber duty weapon from its holster and fired a single round striking the suspect in his upper left arm.
"The bullet traveled through the suspect's arm and struck the suspect's 12 year old daughter, who was standing directly behind her father. The suspect was flown to the Hershey Medical Center, where he is undergoing medical care. The suspect's daughter was pronounced dead at the scene. Employees of the apartment complex were on scene to assist and witness the eviction. They did witness the incident and provided statements to investigators.
"During the course of the investigation a search warrant was served and the rifle used by the suspect was recovered. The rifle was found with a loaded chamber and a magazine containing 30 rounds. The suspect is being charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person in Magisterial District Court #41-3-03.
"This investigation is on-going, and is being conducted in cooperation with the Perry County District Attorney's Office."
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/01/police_confirm_12-year-old_gir.html
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