Republished February 05, 2023 - 3:39 PM
Original Publication Date February 05, 2023 - 1:36 PM
NEWPORT, Ark. (AP) — One person is dead and four others injured following a shooting at a rap concert in Newport, Arkansas, early Sunday, police told KAIT-TV in Jonesboro.
A 19-year-old woman was killed and four people were injured in the attack, which occurred during a Fredo Bang performance around 2:30 a.m., the television station reported. The condition of the four wounded individuals wasn't included in the report. One victim was flown to a hospital for further treatment.
Two suspects were arrested but were not immediately charged, Lieutenant Mark Harmon told KAIT-TV. Harmon said he expected more arrests.
The Associated Press called and emailed Newport town officials and law enforcement for additional details.
Newport is a small city of about 8,000 people located 90 miles (145 kilometers) northeast of Little Rock.
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