Hugo man gunned down late Monday, OSBI joins investigation

HUGO — Hugo PD officers were called to the 800 block of West First Street late Monday evening after residents reported “shots fired” in that part of town. According to Hugo Chief of Police, John Mitchell, officers arriving on the scene shortly after the 11:42 call, found 34-year-old Phillip Jones deceased in the front yard. At this time, Mitchell stated, the matter is being handled as a homicide…