A Cincinnati, Ohio teenager has been charged with murder after allegedly fatally shooting his stepfather, who had reportedly assaulted his mother just a day prior.

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According to authorities, Ronez Joyce is accused of shooting 30-year-old Levonte Hyde approximately 12 times at their home. The teen’s mother had previously filed a police report stating that Hyde had punched her multiple times in the face while they were driving home from the store. According to FOX19, court documents state that Joyce’s mother had “visible injuries to her face.”

“[The couple were driving to the victim’s house from the store when Mr. Hyde called (the) victim a (vulgar name). A verbal argument ensued, Mr. Hyde then began to hit (the) victim in the face several times with a closed fist while driving.”

Hyde succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Joyce was taken into custody, where he denied the charges during his court appearance on Friday. He is being held in custody until his next court hearing on March 3.

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A criminal complaint filed by the Hamilton County Municipa Court said that Hyde and Joyce’s mother share two children together.