Believed to be domestic dispute

The Ironton Police Department responded to a shooting at 6:13 p.m. Wednesday evening at a residence located at 1314 S. 10^th St.

“On the police’s arrival, we came in contact with a male subject who had been shot in the abdomen,” Ironton Police Detective Joe Ross said. “He was taken to a local hospital, and we have a male subject in custody at this time.”

Thomas Holsinger, 20, of the above residence, is accused of the shooting and is currently being held in the Lawrence County Jail on charges of felonious assault and domestic violence.

The victim who Holsinger allegedly shot did not live at the residence, but was part of the family, Ross said.

“At this time we believe it is a domestic dispute,” Ross said, adding that the department has been called to the residence on previous occasions.

Ross said that he believed the victim to be in critical condition when he was taken to the hospital from the scene.

“Our investigation is pending at this time as we get statements from neighbors and everyone involved,” Ross said.