Monday 14th July 2025

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On Thursday, April 29, numerous criminal charges were filed against 29-year-old John Robert Scott, of Clinton, stemming from ongoing criminal investigations into two separate shooting incidents that occurred on Friday, April 23, in the southeast portion of Henry County.

Charges filed by the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office include counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm, as well as single counts of first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary. Scott is currently being held at the Henry County Detention Center with no bond.

Authorities also say 32-year-old Kevin Lee Thornburg is still wanted on an active felony warrant for a parole violation (original charge of second-degree burglary), which was issued on January 8, 2021; as well as other municipal warrants. He also is still being considered a person of interest and needed for questioning regarding his knowledge into the April 23, 2021, incident which occurred on SE 250 in the Coal area.

Information has been developed that leads law-enforcement agencies to believe that Thornburg may have been transported to the Clinton area after he showed up at a residence in western Henry County near the Bates County line asking for a ride due to his vehicle being stuck in a field. He reportedly was transported, then dropped off near the western edge of Clinton, where he exited a vehicle and walked into the timberline.

Thornburg’s vehicle has since been located in the western portion of Henry County. The vehicle was stuck in a field and contained numerous personal items belonging to him.

The location of the firearm used during the commission of these crimes is believed to be known, and recovery efforts will be commencing in an attempt to locate it.

Residents are urged to utilize extreme caution if they come into contact with Thornburg for any reason.

If you have any information regarding either of these ongoing investigations or of Thornburg’s current location, you are urged to contact Henry County Central Communications at (660) 885-5587 or your local law-enforcement agency.

The photo of Thornburg is courtesy of the Henry County Sheriff’s Department.