On Sunday December 23rd, at approximately 11:44 p.m., BNPD officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Valley St. on report of a shooting. Upon officers arrival, it was determined that one adult male victim was suffering from a gunshot wound. They were subsequently transported via medflight to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.
Detectives with the BNPD Criminal Investigative Division are diligently working the case and it is an on-going investigation. The victim’s identity is not being released at this time. Additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the message, via the official Benton Police Department app available on iTunes and Google Play or at www.crimereports.com.