Joey Shane Onsby, 55, of Pontotoc, Mississippi, was shot and killed on Friday, October 4, 2024, while mowing his grass on Palestine Road in Pontotoc County. The local coroner reported that Onsby was struck twice by a shotgun and later died from his wounds. An autopsy was scheduled at the State Medical Examiner’s office in Pearl.

Law enforcement arrested an 81-year-old man identified as Clarence Kaiser, who reportedly lived across the street from Onsby. Kaiser was charged with murder and held on a $1 million bond. Investigators said the motive remains under investigation.

If anyone knew Joey Onsby or witnessed activity on Palestine Road that day, please share information that could help the investigation.