The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is investigating a Thursday night shooting in the city.
Here is the Press Release from the TAPD:
On Thursday, June 3, 2021, at approximately 9:00pm, Texarkana, Arkansas Police responded to a call of a shooting in the 1600 block of Walter Street. Upon arrival, officers located 2 individuals who were transported to a local hospital. A 3rd individual was later located at a local hospital.
Evidence gathered at the scene and through interviews of multiple persons involved, lead police to believe that the shooting is the result of drug related activities and that this event is not an act of random violence. Everyone involved in this incident are adults.
Due to immediate life saving measures taken by the responding officers and the medical staff of Life Net and Wadley Hospital, the injuries to those involved no longer appear to be life threatening. The investigation will continue, and multiple arrest warrants will be issued.
As with any other crime, anyone with information about this event is encouraged to call
Crimestoppers (903) 794-STOP or TAPD, CID, at (903) 798-3154.