Jimmy Dean Robbs Jr., a 27-year-old male from Shelby, North Carolina, tragically passed away on June 25, 2017. He was shot in the shoulder and later died from his injuries at Carolinas HealthCare System-Cleveland in Shelby. His death was the result of a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead after undergoing surgery.
The suspect in Jimmy Dean Robbs Jr.'s death is Davaughia O’Bryant Snipes, a 29-year-old male from Shelby.
Snipes was arrested four days after the shooting and has been in jail awaiting trial on a charge of second-degree murder. According to reports, Snipes shot Robbs in the driveway of his brother's home on Suttle Street. Robbs' brother witnessed the shooting and drove him to the hospital. Snipes fled the scene but was later turned in by his family to the police.
Since his arrest, Snipes has undergone mental evaluations due to his diagnosis of Sturge-Webber Syndrome, a condition that affects the development of certain blood vessels and causes abnormalities in the brain, skin, and eyes. Despite his medical condition, Snipes has remained in custody with a $100,000 bond, which his attorney has sought to reduce. The trial has been delayed multiple times as Snipes' competency to stand trial has been evaluated.
The case has drawn significant attention in the Shelby community, with many expressing sympathy for the Robbs family and calling for justice for Jimmy Dean Robbs Jr. The legal proceedings continue as the court determines the next steps in the case.
: Shelby Star
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