13 Year Old Held In New Castle Man’s Slaying

A 13-year-old New Castle boy has been arrested on allegations he fatally shot a local man. The Star Press reports 47 year old Ernest D. Thornsberry Jr. of New Castle was pronounced dead at Henry County Hospital after being found, mortally wounded, at 21st Street and A Avenue shortly after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The 13 year old is charged with a preliminary count of murder.