18-year-old arrested after involvement in robbery and hotel shooting in Oxford

OXFORD, Miss. (WMC) – An 18-year-old was arrested after being involved in a robbery and shooting at a hotel in Oxford, Mississippi, according to the Oxford Police Department.

On Oct. 20, officers responded to a call of shots fired in a hotel room.

Officers arrived at the scene but found no one inside.

They were notified shortly thereafter that a victim had arrived at Baptist Memorial North Mississippi.

According to police, an investigation revealed that several people were in the hotel room when a suspect demanded money and pulled out a gun.

Shots were fired in the hotel room.

On Tuesday, officers found the suspect, Christopher Suggs Jr., and took him into custody.

He was charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault.

The Oxford Police Department will continue to investigate and encourages anyone to call CrimeStoppers at 662-234-8799 with any information.

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