Suspect In 2022 Spencer Convenience Store Shooting Expected In Court

The suspect charged in the deadly shooting of a Spencer man is expected in court on Monday.

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Authorities say Kody Melendrez shot and killed Donnell Smith in 2022 outside a convenience store near Spencer Road and Northeast 63rd Street.

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Court documents show the victim was killed while trying to break up an argument involving Melendrez and another person.

Melendrez is charged with first-degree murder, and is due in court at 9 am.