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FBI Report Reveals Fordyce Supermarket Shooting as Deadliest Active Shooter Incident of 2024

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A recent report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation has marked a tragic incident in Fordyce as the most lethal active shooter event of 2024. The shooting, which took place on June 21 at the local supermarket known as the Mad Butcher, resulted in four fatalities and left ten others injured. The victims included a diverse range of ages, with the deceased comprising 62-year-old Shirley Taylor, 23-year-old Callie Weems, 50-year-old Roy …

Heroic Last Act: Fordyce Man Saves Lives Before Tragically Dying From Gunshot Wounds

Fordyce, Arkansas — In a tragic unfolding of events, a local man died from gunshot wounds after reportedly attempting to protect others during a shooting incident. Identified as 52-year-old Julian Banks, the victim managed to drive himself to a hospital late Friday night where he succumbed to his injuries early Saturday morning. According to Julian’s daughter, Janae Banks, her father’s instincts were to always look out for the wellbeing of those around him. During the …

Tragic Outburst of Violence in Arkansas: Three Dead, Ten Injured in Fordyce Grocery Store Shooting

Fordyce, AR – Tragedy struck a local grocery store parking lot in Fordyce, Arkansas, where three people were killed and ten others injured in a mass shooting on Friday. Among the wounded were two law enforcement officers, though their injuries are reported as non-life-threatening, according to state police. The incident occurred outside the Mad Butcher grocery store shortly before noon. State Police units were quickly dispatched to the scene at 11:38 a.m., engaging in a …

Tragedy Strikes Fordyce: Three Dead, Multiple Injured in Grocery Store Shootout

Fordyce, Arkansas — A tragic incident unfolded Friday morning when a gunman opened fire at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, resulting in three fatalities and 11 injuries. According to authorities, the assailant was neutralized and detained by law enforcement after being injured in the encounter. The Arkansas State Police reported that the shooting occurred around 11:30 a.m., quickly escalating as local police engaged with the armed individual. Among the wounded were two police …

Tragic Shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas: Two Dead, Officer Injured and Suspect Critically Wounded at Local Grocery Store

Fordyce, Arkansas — A tragic event unfolded at a local grocery store in Fordyce, resulting in the shooting of ten individuals, with two confirmed fatalities, according to state officials. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the Mad Butcher Grocery, drawing a swift response from local and state law enforcement. Authorities confirmed that the shooter was critically injured by police during the ensuing response and is now in custody. Among the victims was a law …