One Man Dead, Another Shot, One Arrested
Posted/updated on: June 7, 2011 at 3:25 pm
HENDERSON COUNTY — A weekend incident in Henderson County results in one death and one injury. On Sunday, sheriff’s officials responded to a disturbance in the 31000 block of CR 2100 in Henderson County. KETK reports they found Jeff Whitworth, 33, with gunshot wounds to his chest, arms, and face. They also found Wilburn “Murl” Stanfield, Jr., 43, dead in the driveway.
Henderson County investigators say Whitworth and his family were driving ATVs near their home when they were approached by Stanfield about allegedly driving recklessly in the area. Authorities say after an argument, Stanfield left briefly and returned a short time later with his cousin, Patrick Russey (pictured), and a shotgun. Stanfield allegedly shot Whitworth once, reportedly sending Whitworth and his family running for their vehicles. Once in his truck, Whitworth allegedly ran over Stanfield. According to authorities, Russey then began shooting at the truck, striking the driver’s side door several times. Stanfield was pronounced dead at the scene.
Russey was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and is being held in the Henderson County Detention Center. Whitworth is reportedly in stable condition at a nearby hospital. He is not being charged with any crime at this time. Authorities say the incident is still under investigation.
