A domestic dispute has resulted in two men being hospitalized, according to information released by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. On Wednesday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m., Jones Country Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to 4748 Hwy. 15 North in the Shady Grove community in regards to a shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies came into contact with the victim, Josh Maxey. Maxey was allegedly shot twice by his girlfriend’s father, Acie Thornhill. Maxey was struck in his right arm and in the right side of his torso. Deputy Chase Smith and deputy Jardian McDonald performed CPR on Maxey and initiated bleeding control until EMServ Ambulance Service arrived.
The suspected shooter, Acie Thornhill, was transported to SCRMC for symptoms of having a heart attack. Both Maxey and Thornhill were later transported to Forrest General Hospital, where they are recovering. The shooting reportedly occurred due to a domestic assault between Maxey and his girlfriend. Thornhill was called over to the home at 4748 Highway 15 North by his adult grandson. The investigation into the shooting and any possible charges are being conducted by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigation Division.