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West Palm Beach boy shoots at father, sister

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A West Palm Beach boy is in custody after police said he fired shots at his sister and father Sunday afternoon. 

Police said the shooting occurred at a home in the 1200 block of 10th Street just after 3:30 p.m. 

Investigators said the child was upset with his family members and fired multiple rounds at them. No one was injured.

When police arrived, officers took the boy into custody without incident.

The gun used in the shooting was recovered, and a records check revealed the weapon was stolen in Broward County.

The juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center.  It's unclear what charges he will face or how he got the gun.