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Some kids will do anything to avoid doing their chores.

A Louisiana teen was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly shot his stepfather during a spat about doing the dishes.

Sha’mikel Jones, 18, was taken into custody on Sunday and charged with second-degree aggravated battery in connection to the shooting at a home in Shreveport, KSLA reported.

Officers responded to calls about a shooting on Melrose Street around 10:30 that morning, the outlet said.


  The stepfather, who has not been named, was treated at a hospital and is expected to recover. KSLA The stepfather, who has not been named, was treated at a hospital and is expected to recover. KSLA

Upon arriving, they found that Jones had shot his stepfather in the leg with a shotgun after he refused to help wash the dishes and clean his room.

The stepfather, who has not been named, was treated at the hospital and is expected to recover. A man and woman were also questioned in the incident.

As of Tuesday morning, Jones remains in jail and bond has not been set.

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