The mother of an 11-year-old accused of shooting his father as he slept over a video game console argument has given her first statement to the press.
At the time of writing, Clayton Dietz is being held in adult custody in Perry County, Pennsylvania. He is charged with homicide relating to the death of his adoptive father, Douglas Dietz.
Harrowing reports detail how the fatal shooting occurred in the early hours of January 13, 2026 – the same day Clayton turned 11.
The Sun published a court document claiming that Clayton had grown distressed after Douglas, 54, took away his Nintendo Switch, a handheld video gaming console, and told him to go to bed.
