DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Police Department is looking for a teenage boy who they say shot his Dad twice in the back and fled the home with the family dog.
Hear more from Dietrich Lever, the Commander of DPD's 8th Precinct
The shooting happened around 5 p.m. at a home in the 18000 block of Bretton, on Detroit's west side.
Dietrich Lever, the Commander of the 8th Precinct, told media that the boy, 13, shot his father twice in the back after an "instance of discipline" from the father. Police say that the father was not killed in the shooting.
We're told that the teen took off in the family vehicle — a 2026 Rivian SUV with the license plate FAX8251 — and was last seen heading south on the Southfield Freeway.
Police say the boy took off with the family dog, a French Mastiff (Pictured below, photo from the family)
Authorities say that if you see this teen, DO NOT approach him, as he is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, call 911 or the 8th Precinct at (313) 596-5800
This is a developing story; 7 News Detroit has crews at the scene and we will update this story as we learn more.
