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Police: Father shoots adult son before killing himself in Phoenix

Posted at 8:34 AM, Nov 14, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-15 12:14:37-05

An investigation is underway after a father shot his son then took his own life in Phoenix on Tuesday morning. 

The incident happened before 8 a.m. near 52nd Street and Bell Road. 

Police say a dispute led to a father shooting his adult son in the back before he shot himself. 

The son was taken to the hospital for treatment where he remains in critical condition.  

The father was pronounced dead at the scene, he has been identified as 81-year-old Michael Zukoski. 

Stay with ABC15 and abc15.com for updates on this developing story.