Crime
Victims killed in Conway Mass Shooting Identified as Tatayana Penister and Demetrius Feemster
According to authorities, multiple suspects opened fire, discharging more than 100 rounds from at least six different firearms.
CONWAY, Ark. – On Tuesday, Conway Police Department officials shared new details regarding the tragic shooting that occurred Sunday evening at 5th Avenue Park, leaving two individuals dead and nine others injured.
During a press conference, Conway Police Chief Chris Harris identified the two deceased victims as 24-year-old Tatayana Penister of England, Arkansas, and 23-year-old Demetrius Feemster of Little Rock.
Chief Harris explained that the shooting took place during a large gathering at the park, which was part of a party organized by out-of-town promoters.
According to authorities, multiple suspects opened fire, discharging more than 100 rounds from at least six different firearms.
Nine people were injured in the incident. One remains in serious condition, while the remaining eight sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
While some attendees believed the event was affiliated with a local college, officials from the University of Central Arkansas confirmed that the school had no involvement in organizing or sponsoring the gathering.
Chief Harris also noted that no event permit was issued by the City of Conway for the gathering.
As of Tuesday, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, with Conway Police working closely alongside the University of Central Arkansas and the Arkansas State Police.
Authorities continue to urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Conway Police Department or submit tips anonymously.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.