Webster Stanley Jones and Catherine Knight Jones die in fatal shooting in Greenville County, S.C.
Fatal shooting in Greenville County, S.C. death of Webster Stanley Jones and Catherine Knight Jones
Law enforcement officials in South Carolina have confirmed the deaths of an elderly couple discovered in their front yard. The man and woman, both aged 84 years, were pronounced deceased following injuries sustained from being shot.
According to reports, the bodies of Webster Stanley Jones and his wife, Catherine Knight Jones, were found near the entrance of their residence on Wingate Road, in the Gantt community, shortly after dawn on the morning of September 17th. The initial discovery was prompted by a 911 call that was terminated by the caller once emergency services were alerted.
Responding deputies from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene and discovered signs of a shooting incident. Both victims were found with at least one wound each, resulting from gunfire. While a weapon was secured at the location, authorities have not yet identified the individual responsible for the shooting or the circumstances that led to the tragic event.
The couple’s identities were confirmed by local media, with records indicating they resided at the address where the incident occurred. An autopsy was scheduled for a subsequent day to provide further insights into the causes of death. It was stated that the case does not pose an immediate danger to the general public.
A local resident expressed shock and noted the close-knit nature of the neighborhood, where mutual support among neighbors is common. The discovery has left the community in mourning, as they process the sudden loss of two long-term neighbors.
Officials have assured the public that this incident is considered isolated and not indicative of a larger pattern of violence within the area.
