One person is dead and another has been injured after a shooting Wednesday in the unincorporated community of Urbana, east of El Dorado.
Brandon Parker, 27, died from injuries sustained from the shooting shortly after noon Wednesday, said Union County Coroner Stormey Primm. A specific cause of death has not yet been identified; Parker’s body will be sent for autopsy to the Arkansas State Crime Lab on Thursday, Primm said.
Union County Sheriff Ricky Roberts said the incident is currently under investigation. The UCSO is speaking with witnesses at this time, and Roberts reported having one suspect as of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The UCSO received the initial 911 call at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday.
“We’re all still out in Urbana,” Roberts said on Wednesday evening. “We’re following up on leads.”
Roberts confirmed the second shooting victim was injured and sent for treatment at the Medical Center of South Arkansas, where a large crowd reportedly gathered. The second victim has since been released, Roberts said.
The second victim’s name has not yet been released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Caitlan Butler can be reached at 870-862-6611 or [email protected].