Four Killed, Fourteen Wounded in Arkansas Supermarket Shooting

A shooter opened fire at a supermarket in Arkansas Friday, killing four and wounding 14 more, including two police officers.

“Unfortunately, we can confirm that 11 innocent civilians were shot, and three of those are deceased. Two law enforcement officers were injured in the exchange of gunfire. The suspect was also shot and taken into custody,” Arkansas State Police Director Mike Hagar said.

The shooting, took place at Mad Butcher grocery in Fordyce, a town about 70 miles south of Little Rock.

“I am thankful to law enforcement and first responders for their quick and heroic action to save lives. My prayers are with the victims and all those impacted by this horrific incident,” Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on social media. 

The wounded police officers and the suspect were expected to survive.

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