Argument over broken phone turns into stolen gun arrest

BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) – An argument over a broken phone turned into a stolen gun arrest.

Alex Shumpert was charged with possession of a stolen firearm.

Bruce police said the victim told officers that she broke Shumpert’s phone and then he took her laptop. He also said he would return to shoot her.

Officers pulled Shumpert over and found the reported stolen gun.

He may also have charges pending in Monroe County.