Teen reports feeling unsafe after physical family altercation, East Amherst NY


A 17-year-old boy called from the basement saying he feels unsafe after his parents put him in a chokehold and pulled his hair earlier. He also hit them with a book during the fight.
Audio|Source: Amherst and Tonawanda Police and Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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5. Wellingwood Drive, our caller is going to be the 17-year-old son in the basement of the house, says he doesn't feel safe.
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Claims earlier today as parents, I believe it's going to be put him in a chokehold, pulled his hair, and he hit them with a book.
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No offense, no one talks.
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Happy. And 8 and 11, to be advised, the caller said that he's only calling now because he just got his phone back.
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Location mentioned:
Near Wellingwood, East Amherst, NY 14051
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