Woman in custody after shooting in Silver Creek
by Kim Sloan, Staff Writer
Jan 20, 2013 | 12321 views | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Janice Charlene Thorn­ton
Janice Charlene Thorn­ton
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A Silver Creek woman was arrested after she allegedly shot a man early Sunday morning, according to Floyd County Jail reports and a news release from the Floyd County Police Department.

According to the reports:

Janice Charlene Thorn­ton, 59, of 29 Green Valley Road, S.E., Silver Creek, is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Floyd County police officers were dispatched to a Silver Creek address shortly before 3 a.m. in reference to the shooting.

One adult male had received gunshot wounds and was transported to Floyd Medical Center. His name had not been released by late Sunday.

Floyd County police did not give further details about the shooting and did not return phone calls seeking more information. Deputy Coroner Ernie Studard said he had not been notified of a death.

Thornton remained in the Floyd County Jail on Sunday evening. Jail records stated she was arrested at 29 Green Valley Road.

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