SAPD: Teen shot in knee after dispute with father

A teenager was shot in the knee early Tuesday at an East Side home.

The victim, who is about 14 years old, was shot around 3 a.m. in the 400 block of Bailey Avenue after an argument, possibly between himself and his father, police said.

A police sergeant said officers were initially dispatched to the home for a family violence call, but they were then informed that the boy had been shot.

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The victim, who is about 14 years old, was shot around 3 a.m. in the 400 block of Bailey Avenue after an argument, possibly between himself and his father, police said. The victim, who is about 14 years old, was shot around 3 a.m. in the 400 block of Bailey Avenue after an argument, possibly between himself and his father, police said. Photo: Ken Branca Photo: Ken Branca Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close SAPD: Teen shot in knee after dispute with father 1 / 14 Back to Gallery

The boy's father allegedly fled the home following the shooting, and police searched for him Tuesday morning. His status is unknown.

Paramedics took the victim to University Hospital in stable condition.

Police detectives are now investigating the shooting.

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