STARKVILLE — A teen is behind bars for purposefully striking three victims with a vehicle Saturday night, killing one.
McKenzie Robinson, 16, of Starkville, is charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault.
Officers responded at about 10:07 p.m. to Brookville Garden Apartments, at 305 Everglade Avenue, where several people had been involved in an argument, a Starkville Police Department press release said. Robinson was in a vehicle during the altercation and drove into three victims, all of whom were outside, according to Sgt. Brandon Lovelady, SPD’s public information officer.
Police arrested Robinson at the scene.
Cynthia Dailey, 48, died at OCH Regional Medical Center from her injuries, Oktibbeha County Deputy Coroner Billy Miller told The Dispatch. The other two victims were treated and released.
The altercation remains under investigation, police said.
Lovelady told The Dispatch Monday afternoon that Robinson is being held at Oktibbeha County Jail. Her bond is set at $550,000.
Zack Plair is the managing editor for The Dispatch.
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