Ramona Man Killed in Fight Over Pot: Deputies

Miles Lockhart, 52, was arrested early Tuesday at his home on Walnut Street

A Ramona homeowner faces a murder charge for shooting and killing a man in an argument over pot officials said.

Miles Lockhart, 52, was arrested early Tuesday at the home on Walnut Street where the shooting occurred five months ago.

Shane M. Tatro, 38, of Ramona, went to Lockhart's home on Sunday, Sept. 16.

According to homicide investigators with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, Lockhart and Tatro got into an argument over marijuana. 

Lockhart’s adult son got involved and grabbed a gun from inside the house officials said. He ordered Tatro to leave at gunpoint according to officials.

Deputies believe there was a struggle over the gun and Tatro was shot. 

Lockhart's son has not been charged deputies said Tuesday.

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