A gunman opened fire at a Kroger grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, killing three people and leaving 10 injured. Police responded quickly, and the suspect, a 25-year-old male, is now in custody.
Three people have died, and 10 others have been injured in a shooting at a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, on Friday, according to the Arkansas State Police.
The shooting occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the Mad Butcher grocery store. Two law enforcement officers are among the wounded, but their wounds are non-life-threatening. The victims' wounds range from non-life-threatening to critical, according to police.
Tragedy in Fordyce: Shooting at Grocery Store Kills Three, Wounds 10
The shooter is in custody after exchanging gunfire with state police.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders said on social media that she had 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 horrific incident."
Tragedy in Fordyce: Shooting at Grocery Store Kills Three, Wounds 10
A witness named Odis Allen told FOX 16 he has lived in Fordyce for 60 years and was completely "shocked" by the shooting.
"I never saw something like this happen in Fordyce, Arkansas," he told the station, adding he was scared for his children and grandchildren.
Tragedy in Fordyce: Shooting at Grocery Store Kills Three, Wounds 10
Another witness told FOX 16 that the shooter had "destroyed a community today."
"I wish people would spread more love instead of hate," he added.
Tragedy in Fordyce: Shooting at Grocery Store Kills Three, Wounds 10
David Rodriguez, who was getting gas nearby, told the Associated Press he at first thought he had heard fireworks.
Rodriguez said he then saw people running from the Mad Butcher grocery store into the parking lot, and one person lying on the ground.
Tragedy in Fordyce: Shooting at Grocery Store Kills Three, Wounds 10
Roderick Rogers, a local pastor, told FOX 16 he got a call from some of his members that they were near the shooting, and he contacted the mayor and police to respond.
He said he's lived in Fordyce his whole life and "never in a million years" did he think something like that would happen in the small town.
"Let's continue to pray for all involved. We can get through this," he added.
The White House said later: "The President has been briefed on the deadly shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas. His team will continue to keep him updated."
Fordyce has a population of about 3,200 and is around 65 miles south of Little Rock.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
