21-year-old arrested in connection to Phoenix Hill homicide

Montez Anthony, 21, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with one count of murder, wanton endangerment and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.(WAVE News)
Published: Nov. 29, 2022 at 5:18 PM EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville officers arrested and charged a 21-year-old man in connection to a homicide in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood.

Montez Anthony, 21, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with one count of murder, wanton endangerment and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

On Nov. 20, LMPD was called to a shooting in the 500 block of South Shelby Street around 6:30 a.m.

Officers arrived and 21-year-old Deanthony Robinson shot. Police said Robinson died at the scene.

LMPD spokesman Aaron Ellis said Anthony was taken into custody without incident.

Anthony appeared in court on Wednesday, where a judge set his bond for $750,000. He entered a plea of not guilty and is scheduled to appear in court again on Dec. 8.