MOSS POINT, Miss. -- According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, a Moss Point man has been arrested for attempting to break up a fight between his two nephews when he accidentally shot one of his nephews in the head.

Derek Paul Smith, 68, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault Sunday evening at his home on Old Mobile Highway.

According to Ezell, the fight broke out after the pit bull bit Tyrel Obiol at Smith's home. Obiol allegedly left the home and returned with a hunting knife, threatening to stab his cousin.

In an effort to break the fight between the nephews up, Smith proceeded to brandish his .38 special handgun to fire a warning shot to grasp the attention of his nephews. Unfortunately, one the shots fired struck one of his nephews in the head.

The nephew who is the owner of the dog drove Obiol to Singing River Hospital and hewas later transported to USA Medical Center in Mobile.

The dog was not wounded and at this point, Obiol's condition is unknown.

Smith is currently being held at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center with no bond pending an initial court appearance.