A Williamson woman who made headlines after she traveled to New York to help treat COVID-19 patients has been indicted in connection with a shooting.
Amy Jolene Thorn, also known as Amy Jolene Ford is accused of shooting another woman on Oct. 8, 2020, near the 800 block of Vinson Street in Williamson. Williamson Police Chief Grady Dotson said Thorn shot the woman in the abdomen and claimed the shooting was self-defense.
Police confirmed that Thorn is a nurse who traveled to New York to help COVID patients. Thorn also was invited to attend the Republican National Convention. Dotson said the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident and is doing well. Thorn has been out on bond.