Mother accused of shooting her son in Mesa
A mother is behind bars and is accused of shooting her son. The shooting happened on the night of May 17 just before 9 p.m. at a home near Higley Road and Main Street.
MESA, Ariz. – A woman is accused of shooting her son Saturday night at a home near Higley Road and Main Street, authorities said.
What we know:
The May 17 shooting happened around 9 p.m.
Officers say a 38-year-old man was found shot in the stomach and was taken to the hospital.
The woman, 72-year-old Hazel Benson, allegedly told police she was upset with her son for being too loud while he played video games.
Her son went for a walk and when he returned, she tried to stop him from re-entering the home. She told police he lunged at her with raised fists, and that’s when she opened fire.
Benson has been arrested on aggravated assault charges.
Her son is in stable condition at the hospital.
Map of the area where the shooting happened:
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