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Father faces charges after 12 year-old is shot

The father of a 12 year-old who was shot in the head at a shooting range has been arrested.

32 year-old Anthony Vankirk II is facing charges for illegally possessing guns. 
 
On Saturday, January, 14th his 12 year-old son was shot at the Scotia Shooting Range in Halfmoon Township, Centre County. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
 
Police searched two separate homes and found 7 guns and a large amount of ammunition belonging to Vankirk.