Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston reports that the Russell County Sheriffs Department responded to a double shooting in the Jabez area of Russell County near Hicks Road. The two male victims had wounds to their backs, sides, and legs from what appeared to be wounds consistent from a shotgun.
A search warrant was obtained for the residence and a shotgun was found along with other items. James M. Chapman, age 68, of Hicks Lane in the Jabez community was charged with 2 felony counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st degree by Deputy Nathan Ginn. The Sheriff advises the incident is still under investigation and more charges could be forthcoming from a Russell County Grand Jury.
Assisting at the scene were Ky State Police, Russell County EMS, and Air Medical Services.
