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Father Of Teen Accused Of Shooting Trooper Speaks Briefly Outside Police Barracks

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --  The father of the suspect accused of shooting a Pennsylvania State Trooper is speaking out tonight. He was surrounded by reporters as he left the police barracks a short time ago.

His name is Henry Cotto and police say his 17-year old son was the one who shot Trooper Patrick Casey.

The teenager was reportedly inside... in police custody.

Cotto's son and another suspect are in custody the shooting that wounded the Trooper Tuesday morning, but authorities say two more suspects are at large.

Trooper Casey is listed in good condition and is expected to be released before Thanksgiving.

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