Tony Nollie is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the shooting death of Melody Helgren during an argument. Credit: Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office

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A 52-year-old Milwaukee man accused of fatally shooting a woman in the head earlier this month faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted of first-degree reckless homicide.

According to the criminal complaint:

Tony Nollie and Melody Helgren returned to Nollie's home in the 5000 block of N. Sherman Blvd. after a night of drinking at a local bar when the two began arguing.

Nollie told police he pulled a gun from his dresser drawer when Helgren threatened to leave.

He pointed the gun at Helgren's head and fired. Nollie called his neighbor, who called 911. Helgren was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead there.

Nollie is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing Wednesday.