Arizona mom, 72, shoots adult son after video game rage—he survives.
Hazel Benson, 72, allegedly shot her 38-year-old son in Mesa, Arizona, during a dispute over video games. He survived, and authorities have charged her with aggravated assault.
👉 Read full coverage: FOX 10 Phoenix via Yahoo News summary
🕵️♀️ What Happened
On the night of May 17, a 72-year-old woman—identified locally as Hazel Benson—was arrested after allegedly shooting her 38-year-old son in the stomach during a heated argument at their Mesa home. Their disagreement reportedly began over video game noise. The mother called 911 to report the incident shortly afterward.
💥 What Led to the Shooting
Neighbors say the conflict escalated when Hazel tried to prevent her son from reentering the home after a walk. As he returned, she claimed he lunged at her with raised fists—and that led her to fire the gun. She later admitted to police that she shot him and threw the weapon into a nearby canal.
🩺 Injuries & Legal Action
The son was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition. Hazel Benson was booked on charges of aggravated assault. Police say the confrontation began over loud video gaming and quickly escalated into violence.
Sources: FOX 10 Phoenix report
💬 Community Shock & Background
Neighbors described Benson’s home as quiet and incident-free before the shooting. One neighbor said, “She kept her home always beautiful… never any incidents, ever before.” Another noted hearing three distinct gunshots.
Sources: FOX 10 Phoenix neighborhood quotes
TL;DR SMH America 🤦♂️😏☕
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A 72-year-old Arizona woman shot her 38-year-old son during a dispute over video games.
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The son survived and is in stable condition; the mother faces aggravated assault charges.
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The case has residents stunned—no known history of domestic violence before the incident.
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