Arizona Mother Arrested for Shooting Son Over Loud Video Games

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A 72-year-old Arizona woman has been arrested for allegedly shooting her 38-year-old son for playing video games too loudly in their home. Hazel Benson called 911 after the incident, stating that she shot at her son while he was at the back door and threw the gun into a canal. According to court documents, Benson had previously called the police to report that her son was playing his video games too loudly, but they advised her that her son had "legal standing" since he lived in the home as well. The son went for a walk to calm down, but returned home and was blocked by Benson. He then allegedly lunged at her, prompting her to raise the gun and fire.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hazel Benson, 72, was arrested for allegedly shooting her 38-year-old son over loud video games at their Mesa, Arizona home.
  • Benson called 911 after the incident, stating that she shot at her son while he was at the back door and threw the gun into a canal.
  • She claimed she did not know if she had hit her son when she fired the gun, according to court documents.
  • The dispute began when Benson called the police to report that her son's loud video games were disturbing her, but they advised her that her son had "legal standing" since he lived in the home as well.
  • Benson blocked her son from entering the home after the dispute, which led to him allegedly lunging at her with "his hands in fists at his waistline," according to court documents.
  • Benson was taken into custody on multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, and discharge of a firearm within city limits.

Statistics:

  • Benson is 72 years old.
  • Her son is 38 years old.
  • The incident occurred at a home in Mesa, Arizona.
  • Benson had previously reported her son's loud video games to the police one hour before the incident.
  • The son was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
  • Benson threw the gun into a canal after the incident.

Sources:

  • 12 News, reported by unidentified author.
  • Court documents from the Mesa, Arizona court system (no specific document number or date provided).
  • Mesa Police Department (no specific date or contact information provided).