Death Toll

Arkansas State Police release more details on grocery store shooting

KUAR | By Josie Lenora

State police are releasing further information on a mass shooting in a small Arkansas town Friday.

The shooting took place at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce. Three people died in the immediate aftermath of the incident. On Saturday, it was announced that the death toll has risen to four.

In total, 12 other civilians were injured, with four victims still hospitalized. Two police officers were also shot; both have since been released from the hospital. On Sunday, Arkansas State Police gave further details on the incident to members of the media.

Arkansas State Police release more details on grocery store shooting

Josie Lenora/Little Rock Public Radio

Arkansas State Police, led by Director Col. Mike Hagar, address the media Sunday at ASP headquarters in Little Rock.