A nine-year-old boy in Utah who was under the influence of the Call of Duty: Warzone game is accused of brutally murdering his father.
UtahA tragic incident in , came to the fore when a nine-year-old boy brutally murdered his father using an ax and a gun. It is claimed that the reason behind the murder was that the child was “especially attracted to violent games” and was under the influence of the Call of Duty: Warzone game. Prosecutors are working on the thesis that the little boy killed his father under the influence of a video game.
Cod Addict Kills Nine-Year-Old Boy’s Father in Utah
When the Utah Police Department arrived at the scene, what they saw consisted of a man lying in blood and a nine-year-old child in shock. The child left the room and stated that his father was bleeding from his head and that he was dead. According to the arrest warrants obtained, it is stated that the child has an intense addiction to “consuming content, watching videos and playing video games” and that most of the content he consumes is not appropriate for his age. The fact that the game contains weapons similar to those used in the murder draws attention to its possible impact on the incident.
Games Containing Violence at the Focus of Discussions
Discussions about the effects of video games, especially on young people, and the possible consequences of accessing violent content were reignited after this murder. It is claimed that a nine-year-old child’s behavioral problems and the content he is exposed to may be effective in committing such an act.