Homestead

14-Year-Old Shot, Father Injured After Altercation in Homestead

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A 14-year-old boy and his father are recovering in the hospital after an overnight fight ended up in shots fired in Homestead Sunday, officials said.

According to Homestead police, the father was injured after he was pistol whipped on the head several times and his son was shot in the abdomen during the altercation at 636 SW 6th Avenue in Homestead.

Both victims were airlifted to a nearby hospital and are now listed in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene and is still at large.

Video shows detectives going into one of the apartments, but police have not yet confirmed where exactly the shooting happened.

Neighbors told NBC 6 the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.

Although police have not released any information on what led to the fight, neighbors in the area told NBC 6 people usually hang out around this building and party, and they believe that may have been what led to the violence.

This is a developing story. Please check back to NBC 6 for updates.

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