Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - A Rochester woman reportedly lost one of her eyes in an assault case involving her son.

Police Capt. Casey Moilanen says the 84-year-old woman got into an argument with her 58-year-old son at the home they share Saturday morning. Moilanen says during the argument, the son threw a heavy ashtray at the victim and hit her in the left eye.

Police arrested Steve Fitzsimmons, who was also involved in a shoplifting incident. A breath test showed he had a blood/alcohol level of .37.

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