A Jacksonville man facing attempted murder charges following a double shooting last weekend remained jailed in lieu of a slightly more than a half-million dollars bail Sunday.

William Scott Howell, 51, is accused of shooting two people during a fight after an argument escalated during a gathering at his home in the 6300 block of West Tintern Circle on the city’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team arrested Howell when he returned home Saturday afternoon. Howell was wanted in connection with the shootings of William Blong, 55, and his wife, Katherine Blong, 37, who were hospitalized about 8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Police have said during the fight one victim wrested the gun away and tried to leave with the other victim. A second gun was used with the victims were followed outside and wounded, police also have said.

Howell was booked into the Duval County jail shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday. He is being held on two counts of attempted murder – each with $250,003 bail, according to jail records.

Teresa Stepzinski: (904) 359-4075