Father faces assault charges after two sons shot in Jonesboro

The Brief

  • Tracy Lamont Jackson Sr. was arrested after a physical altercation with his two sons in Jonesboro Friday night.
  • Investigators determined a gun was discharged during the brawl, hitting both sons.
  • Jackson faces several charges, including aggravated assault and cruelty to children, following the incident.

JONESBORO, Ga. A 54-year-old man was arrested Friday night after shooting his two sons during a domestic dispute in Jonesboro.

Clayton County domestic dispute

What we know:

Clayton County Police Department officers responded to the 600 block of Robert E. Lee Parkway around 7:51 p.m. Friday regarding a person shot. Investigators determined a domestic dispute between a father and his two sons escalated into a physical fight.

A gun went off during the brawl, striking both sons. Emergency responders took both sons to local hospitals with injuries that were not life-threatening. Officers arrested 54-year-old Tracy Lamont Jackson Sr. at the scene. He faces charges of aggravated assault, first-degree cruelty to children and reckless conduct.

Jonesboro shooting investigation

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