Grenada, Mississippi — A man convicted in connection with a 2004 grocery store shooting that left a store owner dead remains on death row as his legal appeals continue to move through the court system, according to court records.
Terry Pitchford was convicted in 2006 in connection with the fatal shooting of Reuben Britt, 69, the owner of Crossroads Grocery in Grenada, Mississippi. Prosecutors said Britt was shot during a robbery at the store on November 6, 2004.
According to trial testimony, two masked individuals entered the store while Britt was preparing to close. Britt was later found dead at the scene. Authorities arrested Pitchford and Eric Bullins following the investigation.
Pitchford admitted participation in the robbery, according to court records, but his attorneys disputed his role in the shooting itself. Bullins later entered a plea agreement and received a reduced sentence in exchange for his cooperation with prosecutors.
During the trial, prosecutors argued that Pitchford was involved in the events that led to Britt’s death. The defense challenged aspects of the state’s case and raised concerns about jury selection practices.
Pitchford was sentenced to death following his conviction. His case has undergone multiple appeals in Mississippi state courts and in federal court proceedings. Those appeals have included arguments related to jury selection and trial procedure.
Court records show that Pitchford remains incarcerated on death row while legal proceedings continue.
Prosecutors have maintained that the conviction was supported by evidence presented at trial. Defense attorneys have continued to challenge aspects of the case through post-conviction filings.
Pitchford was sentenced to death following his conviction. His case has undergone multiple appeals in Mississippi state courts and in federal court proceedings. Those appeals have included arguments related to jury selection and trial procedure.
Court records show that Pitchford remains incarcerated on death row while legal proceedings continue.
Prosecutors have maintained that the conviction was supported by evidence presented at trial. Defense attorneys have continued to challenge aspects of the case through post-conviction filings.
The Mississippi Attorney General’s office has not publicly commented on recent filings related to the case.
The shooting of Britt and the subsequent trial have been part of broader discussions in Mississippi regarding capital punishment and court procedures in serious felony cases.
Pitchford’s legal status remains unchanged as of the most recent court filings, according to publicly available records.
