A gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Fordyce, Arkansas, on Wednesday morning, leaving three people dead and several others injured. The shooting occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the Mad Butcher grocery store, sending shoppers and bystanders scrambling for cover both inside and outside the shop.
The shooter, identified as Travis Eugene Posey, was apprehended after a shootout with police. During the exchange of gunfire, Posey and two law enforcement officers sustained injuries. While the officers’ and Posey’s injuries were not considered life-threatening, the civilian injuries ranged from non-life-threatening to extremely critical.
Arkansas State Police Director Mike Hagar confirmed that 11 innocent civilians were shot, three of whom died. Posey, 44, has been arrested and charged with three counts of murder. Additional charges are pending.
Authorities have not yet revealed whether the shooting took place inside or outside the grocery store. The motive behind Posey’s shooting spree and the identities of the victims remain undisclosed. Images from the scene captured by reporters showed numerous bullet holes in the grocery store’s window and spent shell casings scattered throughout the parking lot. Videos documented the response of local and state agencies, including the landing of a medical helicopter.
The incident marks another tragic instance of gun violence in the United States. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and to provide answers to the grieving families and the community.
