Russell County Sheriffs Department responded to a reported double shooting in the jabez area of Russell County near Hicks Road. 

The two male victims had wounds to their Backs, sides and their leg areas from what appeared to be wounds consistent with being from a shotgun. 

A search warrant was obtained for the residence and a shotgun was found along with other items during the search. 

James M. Chapman age 68 of Hicks Lane in the Jabez community was charged with 2 Felony Counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st degree by Deputy Nathan Ginn. 

Sheriff Derek Polston says the investigation is on-going, and more charges could be forthcoming from a Russell County Grand Jury. 

The Sheriffs Office was assisted at the scene by the Ky State Police, Russell County EMS, along with Air Medical Services.