FORDYCE, AR – A shooting outside a local grocery store in Fordyce on Friday morning left multiple people injured, including a law enforcement officer. The incident took place at the Mad Butcher grocery store, drawing a swift response from various law enforcement agencies.
According to reports, eight individuals sustained injuries during the chaotic event, which included an exchange of gunfire between law enforcement and at least one suspect. Authorities confirmed that the suspect was quickly apprehended following the shootout.
Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene as two groups armed with AR-15 style weapons engaged in a violent confrontation. Video footage circulating on social media captured the rapid succession of gunshots and the blaring of car alarms. In the video, a person can be seen lying on the ground in the parking lot, a stark reminder of the violence that unfolded.
Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedel confirmed the swift detention of the suspect to local media. Meanwhile, an employee at the Dallas County Courthouse indicated that as many as four active shooters might have been involved in the incident.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear as authorities continue their investigation. Residents of Fordyce are left grappling with the aftermath of the violence that shattered the morning calm of their community.
As the investigation progresses, the community is seeking answers and hoping for a swift resolution to this unsettling event. Law enforcement agencies are working diligently to piece together the sequence of events and bring those responsible to justice.