June 23rd 2024.
According to authorities, a tragic incident occurred at an Arkansas grocery store where a shooter opened fire, causing chaos and devastation. The situation escalated further when a fourth victim passed away the following day, bringing the total number of casualties to 14. Among them were 11 civilians, two law enforcement officers, and the suspect himself.
This is not the first time a grocery store has been the site of a mass shooting. In 2022, a white supremacist took the lives of 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, and just over a year later, 10 people lost their lives in a similar incident in Boulder, Colorado.
The shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce occurred around 11:30 am on Friday. Videos shared on social media captured the chaos and fear as bystanders scrambled for cover. The scene was chaotic, with people lying injured in the parking lot and gunshots ringing out. Pictures showed the store's windows riddled with bullet holes and shell casings scattered around the parking lot. Emergency responders, including a medical helicopter, rushed to the scene.
Among the victims were civilians Shirley Taylor, 62; Callie Weems, 23; Roy Sturgis, 50; and Ellen Shrum, 81. The injured ranged in age from 20 to 65, with four still hospitalized, one in critical condition. The two wounded law enforcement officers were identified as Fordyce Police Officer James Johnson, 31, and Stuttgart Police Officer John Hudson, 24.
The suspect, 44-year-old Travis Eugene Posey, was taken into custody after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was released to police custody. Posey, who is from New Edinburg, will be charged with four counts of capital murder.
The motive for the shooting is still unknown, and authorities have not released any further information. A media briefing is scheduled for Sunday afternoon to update the public on the situation. As of now, it is still unclear if Posey has hired an attorney.
The Ouachita County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Posey is being held at the county detention center, but they have no information about his legal representation. A record of his arrest has yet to be posted online. Roderick Rogers, a city council member, was among the first to respond to the scene after his restaurant employees informed him of the shooting. He described the scene as chaotic, with people running in every direction, some even seeking refuge at the nearby hospital.
This tragic event has left the community of Fordyce and the state of Arkansas in shock and mourning. Our hearts go out to the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time. We hope for swift justice and answers as authorities continue to investigate this senseless act of violence.
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