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Cops: Dad kills son on Father's Day

STROUDSBURG - Police say a 62-year-old northeastern Pennsylvania man shot his 19-year-old son to death during an argument on Father's Day.

STROUDSBURG - Police say a 62-year-old northeastern Pennsylvania man shot his 19-year-old son to death during an argument on Father's Day.

Authorities say Bernard Uckele, of Jackson Township, killed his son Justin with a handgun about 12:45 p.m. Justin Uckele was dead when troopers arrived. Bernard Uckele fled but was arrested after a short chase by police.

Police say Justin's girlfriend had fought with Justin's sister earlier Sunday afternoon and the father had become involved. *

-Associated Press