Teen injured in Ferguson shooting, police seek fleeing father

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A gunshot injured a teenager in Ferguson overnight Thursday morning, and police are looking for his father, who fled the scene.

The overnight shooting occurred shortly after 3 a.m. According to police, officers had previously been at the house on Wednesday due to domestic unrest. A 14-year-old who was sleeping downstairs was hit by a gunshot that entered through the floor after the family had gone to bed.

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Authorities believe the shooting may have been accidental, but they are currently searching for the father who fled the scene. The teen is expected to recover from his injuries.

All facts from this article were gathered by KTVI journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by KTVI staff.

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