A horrific shooting rampage unfolded at a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, claiming the lives of three individuals and leaving ten others wounded.
In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, three people have lost their lives and ten others have been injured in a shooting that occurred at a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police held a news conference on Friday to provide details of the tragic event.
According to the police, the shooting took place at the Save-A-Lot supermarket on South Main Street in Fordyce at approximately 10:30 AM. The suspect, identified as 46-year-old Ricky Young of Fordyce, entered the store and opened fire on customers and employees.
Tragic Shooting in Fordyce Grocery Store Leaves Three Dead, Ten Injured
The victims who tragically lost their lives were identified as Geraldine Walkup, 62, of Fordyce; Doris Smith, 55, of Sarepta; and Henrietta Robinson, 68, of Hampton. The ten individuals who sustained injuries were transported to various hospitals in the area, with their conditions ranging from non-life-threatening to critical.
"It was a horrific scene," said Arkansas State Police Colonel Bill Bryant at the news conference. "Customers and employees were running for their lives, and there was blood everywhere."
Law enforcement officers responded迅速ly to the scene and engaged the suspect in a shootout. Young was fatally shot by police officers after exchanging gunfire.
"The brave actions of our officers saved countless lives today," said Bryant. "They confronted the suspect without hesitation and ended this senseless tragedy."
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation. "We don't know why he did this," said Bryant. "We're talking to witnesses and trying to piece together what happened."
The Fordyce community is reeling from the devastating loss and violence that occurred at the local grocery store. "This is a small town, and everyone knows everyone," said Mayor A.J. Jones. "This is a tragedy that will forever leave a scar on our community."
Governor Asa Hutchinson released a statement expressing his condolences to the victims and their families. "This senseless act of violence has taken the lives of innocent people and shattered the peace of a small community," the statement read. "We will provide all necessary resources to the Arkansas State Police as they investigate this horrific crime."
The investigation into the Fordyce grocery store shooting is ongoing. The Arkansas State Police are asking for the public's assistance in providing any information that could aid in the investigation.
