Shannon police charge man with manslaughter in kidnapping, shooting
Mar. 2—SHANNON — The Lee County man who allegedly shot and killed a man who reportedly kidnapped his 13-year-old daughter has been charged with manslaughter.
Mario O. Dillard, 36, of County Road 659 (City Point Road), Tupelo, was taken before Lee County Justice Court Judge Phyllis Dye Saturday morning and formally charged with manslaughter. Shannon Police Chief Anthony Rogers said Dillard is being held on a $200,000 bond.
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