Fordyce, Arkansas – A tragic incident unfolded in Fordyce, Arkansas, as a mass shooting at a local grocery store left three individuals dead and 10 others wounded, including two police officers. The community was left in shock by the violence that took place at the Mad Butcher grocery store.
The alleged shooter, identified as 44-year-old Travis Posey of New Edinburg, was apprehended by law enforcement after a shootout and is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Arkansas State Police announced that Posey will face three counts of capital murder, with possible additional charges pending. He is being held at the Ouachita County Detention Center as the investigation continues.
Details surrounding the shooting, including whether it occurred inside or outside the grocery store and the type of firearm used, remain unclear. The victims, whose identities have not been fully disclosed, sustained injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to critically severe, according to Arkansas State Police Col. Mike Hagar.
Among the victims is 23-year-old Callie Weems, who tragically lost her life while grocery shopping at Mad Butcher. Callie, a licensed practical nurse at the Dallas County Medical Center and mother to a 10-month-old daughter, was confirmed as one of the fatalities by her mother, Helen. Helen also revealed a personal connection to Posey, stating that she had known him since he was a child.
As the community mourns the lives lost and prays for the recovery of those injured, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the mass shooting. More information will be provided as the story unfolds.