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Authorities in Laurinburg, North Carolina, are searching for Michael Anthony Robinson Jr., 36, of Wagram, following a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at the Xplicit Sports Bar and Grill located on McColl Road. The incident resulted in the death of 46-year-old Ricky Swindell, who was discovered inside the establishment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Swindell was transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Laurinburg Police Department officers responded to the scene and have since obtained a first-degree murder warrant for Robinson. In addition to the murder charge, Robinson is accused of discharging a firearm within an enclosure to incite fear, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and going armed to the terror of the public. Investigators have not yet released details regarding the motive behind the shooting or whether the victim and the suspect knew each other. The investigation is currently ongoing as police seek to apprehend Robinson. The Laurinburg Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding the suspect's whereabouts or the events leading up to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be directed to Sgt. Det. J. Cooke at 910-276-3211. Additionally, anonymous tips may be submitted through Scotland County Crime Stoppers at 910-266-8146, where a reward may be available for information that leads to an arrest. The community is reminded that Robinson is considered armed and dangerous, and individuals are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity immediately.
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