90-year-old grandmother pulls gun on neighbors over leaves

Sunday, March 17, 2019
A fight over leaves in a yard led to a 90-year old Tennessee grandmother pulling out a gun.

Police say Bessie Bowen even aimed the gun at neighbors and threatened to shoot.
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"I never knew her to do nothing like that, though. I was kind of shocked...I hope they don't send that lady to jail. She's an old lady. Just serious about her yard," said a neighbor.

The feud apparently has been going on since last June.
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The victim even got an order of protection against Bowen.

Bowen is charged with aggravated assault and violation of an order of protection.
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