Jones County Man Arrested After Shooting Nephew During Argument

JONES COUNTY, Georgia – A Jones County man has been arrested after allegedly shooting his nephew during an argument earlier this week.

On February 9, 2026, deputies with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 500 block of Chapman Road in northeast Macon following a report of a person shot. When deputies arrived, they located the victim, later identified as the suspect’s nephew, suffering from a gunshot wound to the foot.

Investigators learned that the suspect, James Boyd Parks, had left the scene and returned to his residence on Graham Road. Captain Douglas, Lieutenant Gleaton, and Deputy Montford responded to that location, where Parks was taken into custody without incident.

According to deputies, the shooting stemmed from an argument between Parks and the victim. During the dispute, Parks allegedly produced a firearm and fired three rounds, striking the victim once.

Parks was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault. The investigation remains ongoing.