Sun. May 5th, 2024

A woman was killed and four others wounded during a rap concert early Sunday morning in Arkansas, according to police.

According to Newport Police Department Police Chief Larry Dulaney and Lt. Mark Harmon, authorities first received reports of the shooting at around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 5 morning.

A 19-year-old woman was killed and four other people wounded in the shooting, which took place on the 400 block of Clay Street at a Fredo Bang concert.

The victim was identified as Tamarionna Jarrett.

The condition of the four wounded individuals is unknown at this time. One victim was flown to a hospital for further treatment.

Two suspects were arrested later on Sunday.

31-year-old Richard McGee and 28-year-old Aaron Warren were arrested with probable cause but have not been charged. The two are currently being held at the Jackson County Jail.

Lt. Harmon believes more arrests will be made.

Those with information or video of the shooting are asked to contact the Newport Police Department at 870-523-2722.

Police are actively investigating and updates will be made as they are released by law enforcement.

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By Buffy Gunner

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