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Father Shoots Daughter's Boyfriend in Groin Inside Pennsylvania Motel Room, Police Say

Pennsylvania State Police say they're searching for a man who shot his daughter's boyfriend in the groin after an argument at a motel.

Troopers say the shooting happened Sunday afternoon at the Motel 6 in West Mahanoy Township.

Police have an arrest warrant for 40-year-old Donald Jenkins Jr. on charges including attempted homicide, burglary and aggravated assault.

Police say the shooting occurred after Jenkins went to the motel where his daughter and the victim were staying. Once there, they argued and Jenkins allegedly shot the younger man in the upper left leg and groin.

The victim was treated at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Police didn't release the name or age of Jenkins' daughter or her boyfriend.

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