UPDATE, April 22, 2022, 10:15 a.m.:
Stone County authorities have been investigating the deaths of four people.
According to Chief Deputy Sheriff Damon McGilton, the department staff has not had an opportunity to rest since they were called to investigate the deaths of two people at a residence in the area of the Ben community on Thursday afternoon.
Authorities say two deceased individuals were discovered at that location, and then approximately one mile from that residence, two more individuals were found deceased at another location. McGilton said it is unknown at this time whether or not the two incidents are related or who may be involved, but KARK reporter Mitchell McCoy is reporting authorities have interviewed an individual, but that person is not considered a suspect at this time.
McGilton said state police have been called for further investigation and will be providing information to the public as it becomes available.
BREAKING, April 21, 2022, 11:49 p.m.: Stone County Sheriff Lance Bonds is urging residents to stay inside their homes and lock their doors late Thursday night as his department and the Arkansas State Police work two separate death investigations.
In a post on the department’s Facebook page, Bonds said the investigations are in the Ben area of the county.
The post said deputies “…are patrolling the area, and there is not an active shooter at this time.”
No other details are currently available.
White River Now will update this story as information develops.
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