Man assaults wife, holds her at gunpoint, JPD says

A man assaulted his wife and held her hostage Thursday night, Jackson police said.

Officers were called to a domestic disturbance in the 5000 block of Thornwood Place at around 9 p.m. Jessie Bullock, 57, armed with a firearm, had assaulted his wife and was holding her against her will, according to JPD spokesperson Sergeant Roderick Holmes.

Bullock was eventually convinced to release his wife. She was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

Minutes later, officers were able to talk Bullock into surrendering without further incident.

Bullock was charged with domestic simple assault, kidnapping and convicted felon in possession of a firearm.