A series of shootings in Little Rock, Pulaski County left at least three people dead and as many injured over the weekend. The Arkansas State Police, the Little Rock Police Department and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office are investigating 11 incidents.
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In a statement on Monday, mayor Frank Scott, Jr said that the shootings are a reminder that the citizens must remain vigilant.
“The actions of an individual has left our community shaken. This weekend’s shootings within the city and county are a reminder that we must remain vigilant in our efforts to end gun violence. I commend LRPD, ASP & PSCO for the united response in making the arrest,” Scott said on Twitter.
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“We continue to emphasize proactive policing, targeted patrols & long-term holistic solutions to reduce violent crime,” he added.
Arkansas State Police released a list of shooting incidents:
1:53 PM, (Saturday, August 13th), at 4022 Frazier Pike, one wounded.
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1:37 PM, (Saturday, August 13th), at 9401 Mabelvale Cutoff, no injuries.
7:20 PM, (Saturday, August 13th), one deceased at 900 block of South Rodney Parham.
12:58 PM, (Sunday, August 14th), one deceased at Frazier Pike & 3M Road.
2:39 PM, (Sunday, August 14th), one injured at Interstate 30 (eastbound) & 65th Street.
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2:44 PM, (Sunday, August 14th), one injured at Interstate 440 (northbound) & near Springer Street.
Shortly before 3 PM, (Sunday, August 14th), at least three shootings, beginning at Interstate 630 (westbound) near the Big Rock interchange, followed by an incident near I-630 & Shackelford, then moving toward the intersection of Markham Street and Bowman, no injuries.
Approximately 4 PM, (Sunday, August 14th), a shooting at 13111 West Markham, no injuries.
5:14 PM, (Sunday, August 14th), a shooting inside a convenience store at 6500 Mabelvale Cutoff, one deceased and one critically wounded.
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Presently the investigating law enforcement agencies are working to determine what connection, if any, the shooting incidents might be connected.
At 5:45 PM, Monday near Roosevelt Road and State Street, two individuals were taken into custody following a pursuit involving state police troopers. The individuals are believed to be connected to at least one of the shooting incidents.