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Bustleton Man On The Run After Killing Father With Assault Rifle, Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 64-year-old father has died after police say he was shot multiple times by his son with an assault rifle. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. inside their home on the 1900 block of Conwell Avenue in Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood on Saturday.

Police say the 31-year-old son shot his dad multiple times in his head and chest. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

The son is described as an Indian male with a light complexion. He was last seen wearing an orange shirt with basketball shorts.

Authorities say he fled the scene in a grey Toyota Camry, which was later found unoccupied on the 9800 block of Clark Street.

No arrests have been made at this time.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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