Dumas mass shooting – ’10 shot’ at car show in Arkansas as gunfire erupts at Hood-Nic event
A MASS shooting at a Hood-Nic event in Dumas, Arkansas has left at least 10 people shot.
The incident occurred around 7.25pm local time, Arkansas State Police have confirmed to The US Sun.
Arkansas State Troopers of the Highway Patrol Division and Special Agents of the Criminal Investigation Division were dispatched to the scene, Arkansas State Police Public Information Officer Bill Sadler told The Sun via email.
Initial reports from the Arkansas State Police indicate the shooting occurred outside a business where a car show was being held.
As many as 10 people had been wounded by gunfire, the Arkansas State Police said.
No additional information was given regarding the conditions of those injured.
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Video footage posted by witnesses shows ambulances rushing to the scene.
Multiple sirens can be heard in the background.
One video shows dozens of people gathered around cars and trucks in a parking lot.
Then, the sound of gunfire is heard as people are seen running to safety.
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The 16th annual Hood-Nic Car Show was being held today, according to the Delta Neighborhood Empowerment Youth Organization (NEYO) website.
Delta NEYO is an organization that “strives to expand educational programs and increase community involvement,” according to their website.
There was also a parade held this morning, as well as a bike show this evening, the site states.
Dumas is a city located in Desha County, Arkansas.
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The population is around 5,000 as of the 2010 census.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
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