In the quiet community of Poolville, Mississippi, a domestic dispute escalated into a tragedy that claimed the life of 30-year-old Jeffrey Whitten. On Saturday, February 10, 2018, the male victim was fatally shot multiple times at a residence near County Road 51 in western Union County. The initial call to emergency services was made around 1:30 p.m., alerting authorities to the violent encounter.
Law enforcement officials arriving at the scene discovered Whitten deceased.
It was reported that the victim was unarmed at the time of the incident. The investigation quickly pointed to a suspect, and an arrest was made in connection with the shooting. The circumstances of the confrontation suggested a domestic origin, as Whitten and his girlfriend had been residing at the home of the suspect's girlfriend.
The individual taken into custody was identified as 28-year-old Bobby Joe Cobb. Following his arrest, Cobb was charged with the first-degree murder of Jeffrey Whitten. During his arraignment the following Monday, a Union County Justice Court Judge set his bond at one million dollars. The case was then slated to be presented to a Union County Circuit Court grand jury for further action. Information regarding the trial, verdict, and any subsequent conviction of Bobby Joe Cobb is not available in the provided online sources.
