Middlesboro Police responded to the reported shooting at the elder Raney's residence on Saturday.
Danny Raney, 37, of Harlan, Ind., had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.
He was transported to the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital where he later died.
According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed that Raney was shot by his father during a domestic dispute.
There were witnesses to the incident and the apparent weapon was a 12 gauge shotgun.
Sterling Raney was arrested at the scene and charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Raney was expected to be arraigned this morning in District Court.
Officer Tom Busic is leading the MPD investigation. He is assisted by Sgt. Ed Myers, and officers Josh Burchett, Floyd Patterson and Jimmy England.
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