Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting Reported at East McCain Boulevard in North Little Rock
North Little Rock, AR – Law enforcement officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 4120 East McCain Boulevard in North Little Rock.
According to preliminary information, a suspect was shot twice in the abdomen during an encounter with police.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under active investigation, and no further details about what prompted the use of force have been released at this time.
The suspect was transported from the scene to a nearby medical facility for emergency treatment.
Their current condition has not been disclosed.
Per standard protocol, the involved officer(s) have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
The North Little Rock Police Department, along with external oversight agencies, are working to gather evidence and determine whether department policies and procedures were followed during the incident.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.