Mesa Mother Arrested for Shooting Son After Video Game Dispute

Mesa Mother Arrested After Shooting Son: 72-Year-Old Hazel Benson faces aggravated assault charges following a late night shooting. Police responded to reports of a shooting near Higley Road and Main Street in Mesa, Arizona, just before 9 p.m. on May 18. They found a 38-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. His mother, Hazel Benson, 72, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault. Benson told police that her son had been playing video games loudly, and that after he went for a walk to calm down, she tried to prevent him from re-entering the house. She claims he then lunged at her, prompting her to shoot him. "She was upset with her son because he was too loud playing video games," a police spokesperson stated. Benson is currently being held at Maricopa County Jail. The son is recovering in hospital. This incident highlights the complexities of domestic disputes and the potential for tragic consequences.