A Texas dad fatally shot a teen boy he found in his daughter’s bedroom early Thursday morning, deputies said.
Investigators say the father woke up to find the male teen in his 16-year-old daughter’s bedroom. According to detectives, his 16-year-old daughter let a 17-year-old boy in the house and snuck him into her bedroom.
Her younger brother went to say good night and saw two feet sticking out under the bed, detectives said. He then went to get his father. The father walked in and asked questions, but his daughter claimed she didn’t know the teen. The father then called 911, but an argument ensued with the teenage boy.
The father told police the boy dropped his hands as if to grab something, so the man opened fire. The teen died at the scene.
No other injuries were reported, but the father was transported to the hospital to be checked out for medical reasons as he complained that he was not feeling well. Police say the man appeared to be on several medications.
The teen killed was not identified. Detectives had to first notify the victim’s relatives. Charges had not been filed Thursday. Police say the investigation is still open and ongoing.
