Thomson, GA (February 21, 2019) – Paul Jones Jr., 27 years old, of Thomson, was arrested earlier today for the shooting death of Norris McCord Jr. Jones surrendered to law enforcement personnel at the Department of Community Supervision Office in Thomson, GA. Jones is currently being held at the McDuffie County Jail.

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Thomson, GA. – On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at approximately 5:30 P.M., the Thomson Police Department requested the assistance of the GBI regarding a homicide investigation which occurred on Boulevard Drive in Thomson, McDuffie County, Georgia.  At approximately 5:15 P.M., officers with the Thomson Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of Boulevard Drive in reference to a person being shot.  Upon arrival, officers found Norris McCord Jr., 35 years old, deceased inside the residence. 

GBI, Thomson Police Department, and the McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office began conducting interviews reference this investigation.  Preliminary investigation revealed that Paul Jones Jr, 27 years old, of Thomson shot McCord inside the residence. A criminal arrest warrant for the offense of Murder has been issued for the arrest of Paul Jones Jr. Paul Jones Jr. should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Paul Jones Jr. is asked to contact the Thomson Police Department at 706-595-2166, the GBI at 706-595-2575, or McDuffie County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 706-595-2145.

McCord’s body will be transported to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office in Decatur, Georgia where an autopsy will be performed.

The investigation is ongoing.

Contact Information:

Pat Morgan - Special Agent in Charge - [email protected]