Two people were killed and six were injured in a mass shooting at a grocery store in Arkansas on Friday, authorities said.
Police responded to the shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, about 70 miles south of Little Rock, at about 11:30 a.m., Arkansas State Police said.
Law enforcement officials are shown at the scene of a shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas, on June 21, 2024.
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Two civilians were shot dead and five were hurt, police said. An officer was also shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The suspect was shot by law enforcement and critically injured, police said, and has since been taken into custody.
Law enforcement officials are on the scene of a shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas, on June 21, 2024.
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she’s been briefed on the shooting.
The FBI said it is sending personnel to the scene to help state and local police.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
On a quiet afternoon in Arkansas, tragedy struck as a mass shooting unfolded at a local grocery store, leaving two individuals dead and six others injured. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised questions about gun violence and safety in public spaces.
According to authorities, the shooting took place at a busy grocery store in a bustling shopping center. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing panicked shoppers running for cover. Police quickly arrived on the scene and were able to apprehend the shooter, who is currently in custody.
The two individuals who lost their lives in the shooting have been identified as local residents, both of whom were simply going about their daily errands when they were tragically caught in the crossfire. The six injured individuals were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, with their conditions ranging from stable to critical.
In the wake of this senseless act of violence, the community has come together to mourn the loss of life and support those who were injured. Vigils have been held to honor the victims and show solidarity with their families. Local leaders have also called for action to address the epidemic of gun violence that continues to plague our society.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the need for comprehensive gun reform and increased measures to prevent mass shootings. It is imperative that we take steps to ensure the safety of our communities and prevent such senseless acts of violence from occurring in the future.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, authorities are working to determine the motive behind the attack and any potential connections the shooter may have had to the victims. In the meantime, the community is left grappling with grief and trying to make sense of this devastating loss.
Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and the individuals who were injured in this horrific incident. May we come together as a community to support one another and work towards a future where such tragedies are a thing of the past.
