Video game leads to family fight and shooting

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By Trent Butler

Story Published: Nov 10, 2009 at 11:05 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 10, 2009 at 11:05 PM EDT

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina say a mother
and her son have been shot and injured in a fight between family
members over a video game.

Anderson Independent-Mail reported that 46-year-old Lynette
Alexander and her 23-year-old son, Anthony Alexander, were taken to
a hospital Monday night. Anthony Alexander was shot in the stomach
and his mother was shot in the hand.

Authorities say at least four people, including a 2-year-old
boy, were at the home when a fight started.

Sheriff's Capt. Darrell Hill said family members were arguing
over a video game.

Hill said Tuesday that Anthony Alexander didn't want to press
charges against his 57-year-old uncle. Hill said ``things got out
of control'' when the uncle got involved.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

 


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Wednesday, Nov 11 at 3:59 AM Lando wrote ...

What game was it?

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Wednesday, Nov 11 at 12:41 AM Katman wrote ...

Wow! Bet it happened in a trailer park! LOL

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