By Associated Press - Thursday, October 5, 2017

SEARCY, Ark. (AP) - An Arkansas man has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for the shooting death of a 38-year-old Searcy man earlier this year.

Shelby Glenn Taylor of Pangburn pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree murder for the death of Brian Michael Poole. Prosecutors say that Taylor struck Poole in the face with a shotgun, and the firearm discharged.

Poole died from the gunshot wound.



The Daily Citizen reports that Taylor also pleaded guilty to aggravated assault because the shooting happened in a room full of people who could have been struck by gunfire. He also pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

___

Information from: The Daily Citizen, https://www.thedailycitizen.com/

Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.

Please read our comment policy before commenting.