Crime
Man killed in Blytheville shooting
Blytheville, Arkansas – A tragic shooting incident occurred in Blytheville, Arkansas on Sunday evening, resulting in the death of a man.
The Blytheville Police Department responded to the scene in the 600 block of South Ruddle around 10:30 p.m., where they discovered a vehicle riddled with bullet holes.
Inside the car, officers located an unresponsive male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate medical attention, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Blytheville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 870-762-0400 or Blytheville Crime Stoppers at 844-910-STOP.
Hunter Army Airfield, GA — The Commander of Hunter Army Airfield has issued an emergency lockdown order for the installation.
All personnel are instructed to immediately secure their facilities, remain indoors, and ensure all windows and doors are closed and locked.
Individuals are advised to:
- Stay inside their current location.
- Lock all windows and doors.
- Keep phone lines open for emergency communications.
- Monitor official social media channels for real-time updates.
- Report accountability to their chain of command.
An “All Clear” notification will be issued once the situation has been resolved.
Outbound traffic is now permitted through designated gates; however, each vehicle is subject to thorough inspections.
This applies only to individuals who were already inside their vehicles prior to the update.
All other personnel should remain stationary and avoid unnecessary movement within the installation.
Additionally, Pulaski Elementary School, located near Hunter Army Airfield, has been placed on precautionary lockdown as a safety measure, according to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.
Further details will be provided as the situation develops.