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June 10, 2022 By Shelli Poole

UPDATE: One arrested, one wanted after shooting at Benton apartments

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BNPD looking for suspect Edward Eugene Hill.

BNPD looking for 2nd shooting suspect Edward Eugene Hill.

UPDATE JUNE 10, 2022

One juvenile is in custody and one adult is still on the loose after multiple disturbances at Chapel Ridge Apartments including a shooting on Monday, June 6, 2022, according to Benton Police Department (BNPD). A 13-year-old girl was shot in the leg shortly after 7:30 p.m. She remains under medical care but is reportedly in stable condition.

The suspect in custody is age 17. That individual was arrested shortly after the shooting and charged with:

  • 2 counts of Terroristic Acts (Class Y felony)
  • Battery 1st Degree (Class B felony)
  • Aggravated Riot (Class D felony)
  • Minor in Possession of a Handgun, (Class A misdemeanor) and
  • Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm in City Limits, (unclassified misdemeanor).

BNPD detectives have now obtained a warrant for a second shooting suspect, Edward Eugene Hill, age 52, who has not yet been located. He is facing charges of:

  • Battery 1st Degree (Class B felony)
  • 2 counts of Terroristic Act (Class Y felony)
  • Aggravated Riot (Class D felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons (Class B felony) and
  • Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm in City Limits.

Hill should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached if located. If you have information regarding Hill’s whereabouts or related to this investigation, contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-776-5947. You can also text “BENTONPD plus your message” to 847411 or leave a tip via the official BNPD app.

This investigation remains ongoing. Additional charges and updates may be forthcoming.

PREVIOUSLY, MONDAY JUNE 6, 2022

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Benton Police confirm a shooting at an apartment complex in Benton. Other agencies on the scene are Bryant Police Department, Saline County Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State Police.

A girl was shot in the leg after shots were fired at Chapel Ridge Apartments on Alcoa Road. She is said to be a young teen. The wound is not life-threatening, according to Police Chief Scotty Hodges.

The incident is not believed to be random, and they have a person of interest. This is an ongoing investigation. MySaline will update with any new information.