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Christmas Day Shooting: Mom Shoots Son Over Disrespect
29 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A Florida mother allegedly shot her son on Christmas Day.
- The incident occurred after an argument at brunch escalated.
- The mother claims she acted in self-defense due to threats.
On Christmas Day, December 25th, a 50-year-old Florida woman, Roseita Smith, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery. The incident involved her shooting her son in the thigh outside the Red Rooster restaurant.
According to an arrest affidavit, the dispute began during brunch inside the restaurant when Smith's mother became upset with her son's behavior. The argument continued outside and escalated as they entered her vehicle.
Smith claims her son threatened her and refused to leave the car, prompting her to exit and seek help. She stated she acted in self-defense when her son followed her and continued making threats. A pre-trial detention hearing is scheduled for December 29th.
