A heartbreaking scene has shocked thousands of social media users after a video circulated showing an elderly woman, covered in blood and crying in pain, after allegedly being attacked by her own son.
The incident occurred in a residential neighborhood whose name has not been revealed out of respect for the victim’s privacy. According to preliminary local media reports, the argument began for seemingly trivial reasons. However, the situation turned violent when the young man, approximately 20 years old, lost control and physically attacked his mother.
Neighbors alerted authorities after hearing the woman’s screams and cries. Upon arriving, police officers found the woman on the ground, covered in blood, with signs of trauma to her face and arms. The young man was arrested at the scene and now faces charges of aggravated domestic violence.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where she is in stable condition, but with serious physical and emotional injuries. Speaking to the press, a doctor at the hospital stated that “the patient suffered multiple bruises and is under psychological observation due to the trauma she experienced.”
The video, which was recorded by a witness and initially shared to file a complaint, sparked outrage on platforms like TikTok and Twitter. However, many internet users are urging people not to share the footage further out of respect for the victim’s dignity.
Human rights organizations used the case to once again highlight the serious problem of domestic violence in Latin America. “There is no possible justification for a person to attack the person who gave them life. These types of acts must be punished to the fullest extent of the law,” said Laura Paredes, spokesperson for the Women and Family Foundation.
Meanwhile, the community awaits justice and support for the assaulted woman, who now faces not only physical pain but also the emotional impact of being attacked by someone she loved deeply.
