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Son In Custody After Police Say He Fatally Shot His Father During Argument

COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) -- A 38-year-old man turned himself into police Sunday night after he allegedly shot and killed his father during an argument at their Cockeysville home earlier in the afternoon.

According to Baltimore County Police, the son allegedly shot his father inside their home in the 14000 block of Cuba Road and then fled the scene.

The 64-year-old father died at a local hospital.

Police said other relatives were there when the shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m.

After talking to witnesses, police said the father and son got into an argument about something. The son went to the basement and when the father went to check on him, the argument continued and the son shot his father. The son lived in the home.

The son fled in a vehicle but police did not provide a description.

Police continue to investigate the shooting.

This story is developing. Stay with WJZ for the latest.

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