A California 16-year-old was allegedly protecting his mother from physical abuse when he shot and killed his father. Javier Vera, 54, was found dead inside the family's home in Fresno on Saturday after his son called 911 to report a domestic violence-related injury, according to the Fresno County Sheriff's Office. A short time later, the couple's 16 year old son fired a gun, striking his father.' Tony Botti, public information officer for the sheriff's office, told Your Central Valley there was evidence of long-term domestic violence between the couple. The Fresno County District Attorney's Office is now reviewing the case to determine if criminal charges are warranted.

Source: Daily Mail October 16, 2018 17:03 UTC