JONESBORO, Ark. – A person was shot early Monday in Jonesboro and at around 9 AM, JPD made an arrest in the case, the department updated.
In the early hours of October 16, a 22 year-old male arrived at a local hospital with an apparent gunshot wound, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the incident, an update to social media said. The shooting was believed to have occurred between 2:30 AM and 2:40 AM in the 1900 block of West Matthew’s in Jonesboro.
Upon receiving the report of the gunshot wound, the Jonesboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. As part of their ongoing investigation, the police announced they were actively searching for a person of interest believed to be connected to the shooting.
At 9 AM, JPD made an arrest in the case, Sally Smith told NEA Report. As of 10:30 AM, detectives were still at the search warrant location.
Jaquan Eldridge Dent, 21, of Jonesboro, was arrested at his home around 9:05 AM.
This is an ongoing investigation, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Jonesboro Police Department.
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