Fordyce, Arkansas – A tragic shooting incident at a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, has left three people dead and 11 others injured, according to officials. The Arkansas State Police reported that the shooting took place at the Mad Butcher grocery store in central Arkansas around 11:30 a.m.
The shooter, whose identity has not been disclosed, was apprehended by police after being injured during the incident. Among those injured were two law enforcement officers, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Mike Hagar, director of Arkansas State Police, stated that the shooter also had non-life-threatening injuries, while some of the other victims were in extremely critical condition.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, as authorities continue their investigation into the tragic event. Eyewitnesses captured video footage and images on social media showing bullet holes in the store’s window and an individual firing shots from the parking lot.
Witnesses like David Rodriguez, who was at a nearby gas station at the time of the incident, described the chaos that unfolded. Rodriguez recounted hearing what he initially thought were fireworks before realizing it was gunfire, prompting him to film the scene before seeking safety.
Matt Gill, a butcher working at the Mad Butcher, recounted the moment he and his colleagues heard the shots and quickly took action to evacuate the store, ensuring the safety of those around him.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders expressed gratitude towards law enforcement and first responders for their swift actions in responding to the shooting in Fordyce, a small city located about 70 miles south of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Unfortunately, this tragic incident is just one in a series of shootings that have occurred in public places in recent years, serving as a grim reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence within the United States and the importance of proactive measures to prevent such senseless acts.