NANTICOKE — Antoine McNeal is heading to trial on charges stemming to the fatal shooting of Brandon Smith in January. McNeal, 32, appeared before District Judge Donald Whittaker for a preliminary hearing. After the hearing, Whittaker waived McNeal’s charges of homicide, prohibited possession of a firearm, criminal use of a communication facility, and tampering with evidence to higher court. McNeal is accused of shooting and killing Smith, 20, outside of a residence at 185 W.