JPD releases names of suspect and victim in Jonesboro shooting

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Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) has confirmed the name of the individual arrested as well as the victim of the shooting on Belt Street on Wednesday evening.

According to Sally Smith, public information official for the JPD, Christian Rene McGee, 24, was arrested for the shooting death of 23-year-old Robert Larson.

McGee is being charged with Homicide – Murder, 1st Degree.

This is a developing story. JRN will provide updates as they are available.

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