Witness David Rodriguez told CNN that he pulled up to the neighboring gas station and heard several “pops,” which he believed were fireworks.
Only when the pops continued at a rapid pace did Rodriguez realize there was a shooting as he witnessed people running away from the grocery store.
Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedel confirmed the shooting had been “contained,” according to KTHV.
I am thankful to law enforcement and first responders for their quick and heroic action to save lives.
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A section of Highway 79-B and 4th Street has also been closed due to the shooting, according to Knoedel.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she had learned of the shooting and is in contact with police.
“I am thankful to law enforcement and first responders for their quick and heroic action to save lives. My prayers are with the victims and all those impacted by this horrific incident,” she wrote in a tweet .
Arkansas Senator John Boozman said, “I’m heartbroken by the horrific violence in Fordyce and grateful for the courage and bravery of law enforcement officers and first responders.
“Cathy and I are praying for the victims of this senseless act.”
The U.S. Sun has contacted the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department and the Arkansas State Police for an update.
Fordyce is a small town of only 3,238 people near the heart of the state.
the ways these stupid guns laws are unless your armed your not safe even the police are getting shot there is not enough citizens that are armed if more people were armed in that store they would have had more of a chance to stop this crazy person
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