A woman has been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly striking her mother with a hammer near Sebastian. The incident occurred in the Sebastian area, according to authorities.
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident and took the woman into custody. The victim, identified as the suspect's mother, sustained injuries from the attack.
The case involves a domestic violence incident that escalated to the use of a deadly weapon. Aggravated battery is a felony charge in Florida, particularly when a weapon is involved in an assault.
The suspect was arrested and faces criminal charges. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack is ongoing.