Shannon fatal shooting suspect released before questioning
Mar. 1—SHANNON — A man being held in the Lee County Jail in connection with a fatal Wednesday afternoon shooting in Shannon was released before Shannon police had a chance to interview him.
Shannon Police Chief Anthony Rogers detained Mario Dillard, 36, just hours after the shooting. He was booked into the jail on Feb. 28 at 5:20 p.m. without charges on a hold by Shannon PD.
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