Jonesboro Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Four Injured

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Tragic Incident at Private Party

Two people were killed and four others sustained injuries during a shooting incident that took place at a private party in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The alleged shooter has been confirmed dead, according to local law enforcement officials.

Response by Jonesboro Police Department

Jonesboro Police Department responded to a distress call around 5 a.m. on Sunday, reporting multiple victims with gunshot wounds in a neighborhood. The police officials shared the incident details on their official Facebook page.

Abandoned Building Turned Crime Scene

The shooting occurred at an abandoned building in the northeastern part of the city. As per police spokesperson Sally Smith, the targeted event took place during a private party, turning the abandoned structure into a tragic crime scene.

Domestic Shooting Involving Known Individuals

Investigations indicate that the suspect was acquainted with the male and female victims who were fatally injured, and a female victim who sustained injuries during the incident. The police classified the event as a domestic shooting. The two females, who were sisters, and the surviving female victim were all targeted by the shooter based on information shared in a recent update on the police department’s official Facebook page.

Investigation Ongoing

While the police continue their investigation, they have emphasized that there are no immediate threats to the wider community regarding this incident.

An Alarming Pattern of Mass Shootings

This latest shooting event now adds to the alarming toll of gun-related violence in the United States, marking the 73rd mass shooting this year according to the widely recognized Gun Violence Archive. The archive defines a mass shooting as an incident where at least four individuals, excluding the shooter, are shot.