Downcast: Two police officers were among of those…

Arkansas shooting: Three killed and 10 injured at Mad Butcher grocery store

Three people are dead and 10 have been injured in a shooting at a butchers.
Three people have been killed after a gunman opened fire in a butchers in Arkansas on Friday (June 21). Police also said a further 10 people were wounded in the shooting.

The incident took place at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce. Arkansas State Police confirmed the gunman was critically injured after being shot by police.

Two police officers were among those shot, but did not receive life-threatening injuries. Video posted on social media showed at least one person lying in the car park, and in another video multiple gunshots could be heard.

Footage from TV reporters showed multiple local and state agencies responding to the scene and at least one medical helicopter landing nearby.

Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she had been briefed on the shooting. “I am thankful to law enforcement and first responders for their quick and heroic action to save lives,” Ms Sanders posted on X, formerly Twitter. “My prayers are with the victims and all those impacted by this.”

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*