Shooting in De Queen Update – 1 Dead, 2 Injured

Shooting Update:

KSLA is reporting that 3 people are now in custody, allegedly connected to the shooting that took place Monday night in De Queen, Arkansas. That shooting we have also learned left 1 juvenile dead and 2 others injured.

In custody now is 21-year-old Tristan Mendoza, 18-year-old Kaytlon Huesca, and an as of yet unnamed 17 year old.

De Queen Police Chief Scott Simmons said in the article that they believe this is an isolated incident. It was apparently a drive-by shooting.

KSLA

[Original Story]

De Queen Police are investigating a shooting that left three juvenile males injured Monday night, with arrest warrants issued for three suspects.

According to De Queen Police Chief Scott Simmons, officers were dispatched around 9:05 PM on Monday, February 2, to the area of 3rd Street and Vandervoort Avenue after reports of gunfire. Officers from the De Queen Police Department and the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, with Arkansas State Police (ASP) assisting in the investigation. De Queen is located about 50 miles North of Texarkana.

Three De Queen Juveniles Transported to Hospital

Police say three juvenile males were found suffering from gunshot wounds. All three victims were transported to Sevier County Medical Center for treatment. Their conditions were not immediately released.

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During the investigation, officers located numerous spent shell casings along Vandervoort Avenue, indicating multiple shots were fired.

Arrest Warrants Issued For Three

Investigators identified several suspects during the course of the investigation. Arrest warrants have been obtained for three individuals, though their names are being withheld at this time due to the ongoing investigation.

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Police say the investigation remains active, and additional details will be released as they become available.

If you have any information that may help in this or any other current investigation, don't hesitate to get in touch with the De Queen Police Department at (870) 642-2213.