Lancaster

North Texas juvenile faces murder charge after allegedly shooting father, police say

According to police, the son shot the father multiple times during a physical altercation

Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center, Dallas, January 2021.
Sergio Alvarado, NBC 5 News

A family fight turned fatal Tuesday night when a Lancaster minor allegedly shot his father, police say.

Lancaster police responded to reports of a shooting at a home near the intersection of Rodgers Ave. and Nancy Lane.

According to police, during a physical fight between the victim, later identified as 43-year-old Alvoyd Ford, and the son, the son fired multiple shots, hitting and killing Ford.

The son was arrested at the scene and transported to the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center, where he is currently facing a murder charge.

Authorities have not released additional details, including whether there were previous reports of domestic violence in the home.

Due to the suspect's age, police have not released his identity. It's unclear whether he has legal representation.

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