Editor’s Note: Our initial coverage has been updated after verifying new details directly with JPD officials. This update clarifies conflicting reports regarding who was injured and the current custody status of those involved.
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Jonesboro police have identified the deceased individual in Wednesday afternoon’s shooting on Preakness Drive as a suspect in the incident.
Sally Smith, public information official for the Jonesboro Police Department, told JRN that 31-year-old Kyunte Sanders is the deceased suspect. Smith noted Sanders was shot, though his body has been sent to the State Crime Lab for official verification.
The incident was first reported at 3:46 p.m. Nov. 4 in the 3400 block of Preakness Drive.
According to an initial JPD incident report, which lists two suspects, an armed individual arrived at the residence and began physically assaulting someone before a shooting occurred. Smith confirmed that Sanders was involved in a physical altercation inside the home.
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The report said that 27-year-old Jasmine Anderson suffered a gunshot wound to the hand during the incident. She was transported to a local hospital and treated for her injuries. A 28-year-old male at the residence was also identified as a victim; Smith explicitly confirmed to JRN that he was not injured during the altercation.
Police previously noted that one person of interest was detained following the shooting. Smith clarified that the 28-year-old male was detained, questioned about the incident, and subsequently released. The Criminal Investigation Division continues to interview witnesses, and no further charges have been announced at this time.
This is a developing story. JRN will provide updates as they are available.
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