Arizona dad fatally shoots man beating up son outside home

Authorities say a Mesa father has fatally shot a man who was beating up his son outside his family's home.

Mesa police say a fight broke out in the front yard of the home around 5:30 a.m. Monday.

Police say the homeowner came out of the house to see his son being attacked and fired a weapon at the person beating up his son.

Others involved took the victim to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The names of the people involved haven't been released, but police say the son knew the attacker.

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Police say it's still unclear what led to the fight and if any charges will be filed in the case pending an investigation.