2 dead, multiple others shot outside Arkansas grocery store, authorities confirm
Arkansas State Police have confirmed that 2 people have died and multiple others were shot during an incident at a Fordyce grocery store on Friday.
FORDYCE, Ark. — Authorities in Fordyce responded to a shooting outside of a local grocery store where multiple victims were shot on Friday, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
Arkansas State Police have said that 7 civilians were shot, with two of those being fatal. Additionally, one officer was shot and suffered non life-threatening injuries.
ASP also shared that the shooter was "critically injured" after being shot by officers. The suspect has been taken into custody.
Investigators with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office were initially called to assist Dallas County authorities with the incident.
Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedel has since confirmed that the incident has been "contained."
Following the incident, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders posted online that she has been in contact with local authorities and said that her prayers are with those impacted.
"I have been briefed on the tragic shooting in Fordyce, and I’m in constant contact with State Police at the scene," Gov. Sanders said. "I am thankful to law enforcement and first responders for their quick and heroic action to save lives. My prayers are with the victims and all those impacted by this horrific incident."
As the investigation continues, ARDOT added that a section of Hwy. 79-B and 4th St. is closed due to the incident.
Arkansas State Police will be holding a briefing on the incident at 3:30 p.m. in the Relyance Bank parking lot on 4th Street in Fordyce.
There's currently no further information on the shooting, potential suspects, or the state of the victims, but we are working to learn more.
I have been briefed on the tragic shooting in Fordyce, and I’m in constant contact with State Police at the scene. I am thankful to law enforcement and first responders for their quick and heroic action to save lives. My prayers are with the victims and all those impacted by this…
— Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 21, 2024
We will update this article as more information becomes available.
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