A late afternoon shooting in Desha has left one person injured and another in custody.
According to Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens, deputies were called to the Desha community for a shooting just before 5 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, deputies located the possible shooter, who was detained.
One victim has been transported to White River Health for injuries sustained from the incident.
As of 6:45 p.m., Stephens said deputies were still processing the scene and investigating the incident.
The sheriff said more information would be released at a later time.
UPDATE, June 9, 2024, 10:40 P.M.:
Sheriff Stephens says Itrevone J. Sain (pictured above), 25, has been arrested. Stephens told Region 8 News Sunday night that Sain is currently incarcerated at the Independence County Jail, awaiting a probable cause at the hearing to determine charges.
More on this story will be released as it develops.
Image of Itrevone J. Sain via the Independence County Sheriff’s Department
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