Craighead County

Aggravated Robbery with Shots Fired Wednesday Afternoon in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — Authorities responded to a shots fired call in what was described by police as an aggravated robbery just before 5 p.m. Wednesday in Jonesboro.

The incident was first reported to police at 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, according to JPD’s Public Information Official Sally Smith. It happened at the 1700 block of Wembleton. Preliminary details indicated that shots were fired at a homeowner during an aggravated robbery, and the homeowner fired rounds at the suspect or suspects.

As of 5:40 p.m., there were no reported injuries from the incident. There was a report of property damage. Rounds struck a vehicle associated with the homeowner, Smith said.

Authorities are actively investigating the incident. Few other details were available.

If you have any information that could aid authorities in their investigation, contact JPD here or at 870-935-5657.

This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 


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