UPDATE 08/22/2023 4PM
One person has died from an incident Tuesday morning in Bryant, Arkansas. A statement from the Bryant Police Department says around 11:15 a.m., they received a report of a shooting.
On the scene at a residence on Lavern Street, Officers say they found an adult black male lying on the floor with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The suspect involved in the shooting is not in custody. Investigators are actively looking for the person. The BPD states this is an active homicide investigation. It was reported earlier that the suspect may have fled in a gray Toyota Camry. If you have any information about this incident, call the Bryant Police Department at 501-943-0943.
On social media, the BPD posted, “We take the safety of our citizens serious and would like to assure you that this shooting was an isolated incident and that there is no indication of any danger to the public.”
PREVIOUSLY 08/22/2023 1230PM
There has been an apparent shooting on Tuesday, according to the Bryant Police Department. A statement from the Department says that they are current investigating a situation on Lavern Street, in the area behind Lowe’s Home Improvement.
Emergency communications stated that one male was injured and also reported that a vehicle fled the scene that may have been a gray Toyota Camry.
This is an active investigation and we will update as information becomes available.