Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

Mother, son injured in S.C. shooting over video game

ANDERSON, S.C. -- 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.