Yesterday, in northwest Plano turned violent when a father called 911 to report that his own son had shot him, according to police. The call came in just before 8:30 a.m., and officers quickly converged on the home, where they detained the teen while the injured father was rushed to a hospital. Officials say the investigation is active and ongoing.
What police say
According to FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, dispatchers reported the call coming from the 4500 block of Sandy Water Lane, and officers detained the son at the scene. The outlet reports the teen is 15 years old and that his father was taken to a local hospital, though the victim’s condition has not been released. FOX 4 adds that police have not released the names of either person or said what, if any, charges the teen might face while the probe continues.
Investigation and public safety
As reported by CBS News Texas, officers say there is no known danger to the public at this time, even as they continue to investigate what led up to the gunfire. CBS notes that the 911 call came in shortly before 8:30 a.m. and that officers arrived on scene quickly. Beyond that, officials have shared few specifics about how the shooting unfolded inside the home.
What still isn't known
Local coverage from NewsRadio 1080 KRLD mirrors the silence from investigators on several key questions. Police have not released the names of the father or son, and it is still unclear whether any potential case would move forward in juvenile or adult court. No charging decisions have been announced, and news outlets report they will update their coverage as Plano police release more information.
