Arkansas Shooting
According to Van Buren Police a lone shooter entered the Crawford County Courthouse in Van Buren, Arkansas, around 4:00 pm. Police say the suspect then shot a secretary who witnesses have identified as Vicki Jones. The shooter was shot and injured by Van Buren Police. Both have been transported to the hospital for their injuries. A Van Buren police officer was also injured by flying glass as police exchanged gunfire with the shooter. Van Buren Police are currently not releasing the name of the suspect. Lt. Brent Grill with the Van Buren Police Department said police were called to a disturbance at the courthouse, and one person was possibly shot inside. A gun battle involving the suspect, VBPD and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department then ensued outside the courthouse, Grill said. Sebastian County deputies are at a local hospital guarding the suspect, who is undergoing surgery, Sebastian County Sheriff Bill Hollenbeck said. Elaine Stanfiel...