Three Killed, Eleven Injured in Mass Shooting at Arkansas Grocery Store; Suspect Identified and in Custody

Fordyce, Arkansas United States of America
Callie Weems, a nurse; an unidentified man; and another unidentified woman were among those killed.
The suspect was identified as Travis Eugene Posey from New Edinburg.
Three people were killed and 11 others, including two law enforcement officers, were injured in a mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas.
Three Killed, Eleven Injured in Mass Shooting at Arkansas Grocery Store; Suspect Identified and in Custody

FORDYCE, ARK. - A mass shooting at a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas on Friday left three people dead and 11 others injured, including two law enforcement officers. The suspect, identified as Travis Eugene Posey from New Edinburg, was taken into custody after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement.

According to reports from multiple sources including the Dallas County Sheriff's Office and Arkansas State Police Department, the shooting occurred at the Mad Butcher grocery store located on West 4th Street in Dallas County. The incident took place shortly after 11:30 a.m.

Three people were killed during the shooting, identified as Callie Weems, a nurse; an unidentified man; and another unidentified woman. Eleven civilians were injured, including two officers who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was identified as Travis Eugene Posey from New Edinburg. He is facing three counts of capital murder with additional charges pending.

Authorities stated that the shooting occurred inside the grocery store and spilled out into the parking lot where gunfire was exchanged between Posey and law enforcement. The suspect was shot during this exchange before being taken into custody.

The Mad Butcher grocery store is located near a Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Tractor Supply Co. in Dallas County.

Helen Browning, the mother of one of the victims, Callie Weems, expressed her grief over the loss of her daughter. She stated that Callie was shopping when she was shot and killed.

The motive for the shooting is currently unknown and investigations are ongoing.


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  • Additional charges against the suspect are pending.
  • The motive for the shooting is currently unknown.

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3 killed, 10 wounded in mass shooting outside Arkansas grocery store

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Cara Tabachnick Saturday, 22 June 2024 03:23
  • Unique Points
    • Three people were killed and 10 wounded in a mass shooting outside a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas
    • Upon arrival, officers engaged in a shooting with the lone suspect
    • The shooter was identified as 44-year-old Travis Eugene Posey of New Edinburg, Arkansas
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    • . . . three people were killed and 10 wounded in a mass shooting Friday outside of a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas...
    • Upon arrival, officers engaged in a shooting with the lone suspect, authorities said.
    • The eight civilians who were wounded have injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to extremely critical...
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‘I just want my baby back’ Mother of Fordyce mass shooting victim mourns loss of daughter

Fox16 Caitrin Assaf Saturday, 22 June 2024 02:36
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    • Callie Weems was a nurse.
    • Helen and Callie's stepfather rushed to the scene to find out she had been killed.
    • Callie Weems was shopping when she was shot and killed in the mass shooting.
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    • Joey Posey is suspected of carrying out the mass shooting that claimed Callie Weems’ life.
    • Three people were killed and 10 wounded in a mass shooting outside a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas
    • Two law enforcement officers were among those injured but their conditions are not life-threatening
    • The shooter, identified as 44-year-old Travis Eugene Posey of New Edinburg, Arkansas, was arrested on three counts of capital murder
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LIVE UPDATES: Authorities confirm 11 people shot, 3 dead and two officers injured in Fordyce grocery store shooting; suspect in custody

KARK News Cate Skinner, Friday, 21 June 2024 17:36
  • Unique Points
    • Three people were killed and 11 civilians were shot during a mass shooting at a grocery store in Fordyce, Ark.
    • Two officers were injured during the incident
    • The suspect, identified as Travis Eugene Posey from New Edinburg, was taken into custody after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement
    • Posey is facing three counts of capital murder with additional charges pending
    • The shooting occurred at the Mad Butcher grocery store located in Dallas County near a Dollar General, Family Dollar and a Tractor Supply Co.
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3 Dead and 11 Injured in Shooting at Arkansas Grocery Store

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Jesus Jiménez, Friday, 21 June 2024 19:35
  • Unique Points
    • Three people were killed in a shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas on Friday morning.
    • Travis Eugene Posey, 44, of New Edinburg was identified as the shooting suspect and will be charged with three counts of capital murder.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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    • A shooter opened fire at a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas on Friday.
    • Three people were killed in the shooting.
    • Several others, including two law enforcement officers, were wounded.
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    • Three civilians died in the shooting.
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