A police officer in Kentucky shot his son Monday during a domestic dispute, according to authorities.

Kentucky State Police troopers responded to reported shooting about 4:10 p.m. Monday at a residence on Starlite Drive in Somerset, according to a news release.

Troopers determined 24-year-old Devin Griffith had been shot by his father, 47-year-old Jason Griffith, during a "domestic dispute altercation" that took place at Jason Griffith's residence, according to state police.

Devin Griffith was flown to the University of Kentucky Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition after receiving treatment for his injuries, according to the state police.

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Jason Griffith is a Somerset police officer, and a department spokesperson told WKYT he is on administrative leave while Kentucky State Police investigate the case.

KSP Trooper Lloyd Cochran told the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset that Devin Griffith began assaulting his father, who fired a shot at his son in self-defense.

Cochran added there were no charges at this time against Jason Griffith, but charges are expected against Devin Griffith.

An investigation is ongoing, and the case will be presented to a Pulaski County grand jury upon the investigation's completion, according to state police.

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