Dumas Arkansas car show shooting latest – Hunt for more shooters as suspect arrested for killing 1 and injuring 24

ONE person is dead and children are among at least 24 others injured after a shooting at a local car showin Dumas, Arkansas.

A suspect is now in custody, and Arkansas State Police is continuing the search for more shooters.

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The incident occurred around 7.25pm local time, Arkansas State Police 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 at the Hood-Nic event, Arkansas State Police Public Information Officer Bill Sadler told The Sun via email.

Desha County Emergency Management said the shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Mad Butcher, located on US-165.

As many as 20 people had been wounded by gunfire, Arkansas State Police said.

Police said they are looking into the possibility of multiple shooters and have one person of interest already in custody, according to AR News.

A number of victims were allegedly taken to Delta Memorial. Additional victims were taken to McGehee Hospital, and one child was brought to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. At least two victims have been airlifted from the parking lot where the shooting occurred, according to KARK 4’s Mitchell McCoy.

No additional information was given regarding the conditions of those injured, and it’s not known how many children were injured.

An investigator tending to the scene of the crime told KARK 4 this incident did not appear to be a “mass shooter situation.”

Video footage from a witness, but posted by McCoy, shows crowds gathering outside of Delta Hospital.

An additional video 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.

Officials with the Desha County Office of Emergency Management also told KARK 4 there were two separate incidents that occurred, the first being a chase and pursuit that ended with a car crash.

Then, the shooting occurred.

The 16th annual Hood-Nic Car Show was being held today, according to the Delta Neighborhood Empowerment Youth Organization (NEYO) website.

One of the organizers of the event, Wallace McGhee, told reporters there has never been an issue in 16 years.

“We apologize for all of this to happen. This has never happened with us in our event ever,” McGhee said.

McGhee added that Delta NEYO was supporting those affected and offered condolences to victims.

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.

Every year, a Hood-Nic (Neighborhood Picnic) is held the weekend of Spring Break. The goal is to raise funds to provide scholarships, supplies, and additional resources, according to the website.

Chris Jones, the Democrat contender for Arkansas governor, said he was “heartbroken” by the news.

In a statement, Jones said: “I am deeply saddened (and honestly angered) by this tragedy.

“Dumas needs out thoughts, our prayers.”

Dumas is a city located in Desha County, Arkansas.

The population is around 5,000 as of the 2010 census.

Police are continuing to speak to witnesses and gather information as the investigation into the shooting continues.