Greenville, SC: Husband Charged in Wife's Death

A 55-year-old Greenville County man was arrested Monday in connection with his wife's death, according to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office.

Jimmy Thurston was arrested Monday morning and charged with murder, as well as possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

According to Zach Hinton, public information officer for Sheriff's Office, officers responded to 203 Berkley Avenue at roughly 1:30 a.m. Monday in response to a gunshot victim.

When they arrived, they found a female victim unconcious inside the residence, with a gunshot wound, Hinton said. Kim Thurston, 53, later died from her injuries.

Hinton said the GCSO's forensics team and investigators were on scene throughout the morning.

Jimmy Thurston is now at Greenville County Detention Center. A bond has not been set at this time.