Atlanta Mother Shoots 17-Year-Old Son During Argument Over Video Game

An Atlanta mother was arrested for shooting and wounding her teenage son over an argument about a video game console. 

Jaquana Butler, 34, was charged with aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and cruelty to children. She was booked into the Fulton County Jail.

The incident happened on Thursday night when officers were called to a residence on the 100 block of Sparks Street SW for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a 17-year-old boy with multiple gunshot wounds. 

The teen was brought to Grady Memorial Hospital by first responders. His condition is not currently known.

Investigators quickly identified the boy’s mother, Butler, as the shooter. They say the two argued about a video game console, and Butler took out a gun and shot her son several times. 

According to the Daily Mail, Butler is known to police officers with a record dating back over a decade and has a history of child abuse charges. She was most recently charged with simple battery back in April.