Pike Co. man shot while driving down the road, suspect captured
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Published: Mar. 1, 2023 at 3:06 PM CST
PIKE CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A Pike County man is behind bars and charged with attempted murder after deputies say he shot a man that was driving.
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office says Corey Smith was arrested and charged with the following:
- attempted murder
- possession of a stolen firearm
- warrants for disorderly conduct
- resisting arrest
- simple assault domestic
- probation violation
The incident happened in the Pricedale community on February 22.
The victim identified Smith, which ultimately led to an arrest after a short chase where the suspect attempted to discard a pistol, investigators say.
A bond has not been set for the felony charges.
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