A 24-year-old Pontotoc man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting a 35-year-old Pontotoc man during an argument at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday (Dec. 20), Pontotoc Police Chief Randy Tutor reported.
Chief Tutor said that at approximately 1:00 AM Sunday, the Pontotoc Police officers were dispatched to McGar Loop (off of West Reynolds Street extended) in reference to an alleged shooting incident. Upon arrival officers found that a male had been shot.
Chief Tutor identified the shooting victim as Antonio Dewayne Robinson, age 35 (address-117 McGar Loop Apt #A, Pontotoc). Robinson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Twelve hours later the investigation led police officers to a home in Lee County where the alleged shooter was arrested.