An 85-year-old man is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing his co-worker in Catawba County, according to the Newton Police Department. It happened around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday at Old Hickory Tannery off Locust Street in Newton. Police said William Black got into an altercat ion with 59-year-old Robert Arguelles and that Black shot the victim in the chest and back. He received life-saving measures but was pronounced dead at the scene. Black was detained and later charged with second-degree murder. Police recovered the weapon used in the shooting. Arguelles was a board member for Alexander County Schools. He had held his position for nearly four years. “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn alongside the Alexander County Schools’ family, friends, and the entire community that Rob Arguelles so devotedly represented,” Alexander County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Griffins said. “He was an amazing father, husband, and board member who has faithfully supported our school system.” Black received a $2.5 million bond. An investigation remains ongoing. Call police if you have any information on the incident. ...read more read less