Man arrested in connection to shooting in Tryon

Shooting occurred on Memorial Day weekend on Markham Rd.

TRYON—On Sunday, May 26, Tryon Police Department deputies responded to a call regarding a shooting that took place at a residence on Markham Rd. in Tryon.

According to Interim Police Chief Scott Holt, officials arrived at the scene at approximately 8:45 p.m. and found the victim, Antwan Miller of Tryon, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Miller was transported to a nearby hospital with major injuries. At the time of publication, he remains in the care of healthcare professionals but is expected to make a full recovery.

“His recovery is going well,” said Miller’s daughter on Monday. “He just has a long road ahead of him.”

Officials arrested Josh Micheal Robinson, 31, of Forest City, in connection to the shooting. Robinson was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and booked into the Polk County Detention Center under a $60,000 secured bond.

Interim Chief Holt says an investigation is currently underway to determine more details about the shooting.

The post Man arrested in connection to shooting in Tryon appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin .