Tragic Shooting at Arkansas Grocery Store Leaves Three Dead, Ten Injured>
In Fordyce, Arkansas, a tragic shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store resulted in three deaths and ten injuries, including two police officers. The suspected shooter, 44-year-old Travis Eugene Posey, was also injured and taken into custody. Posey is expected to face multiple charges, including three counts of capital murder. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m., and law enforcement responded swiftly, exchanging gunfire with the suspect. The injuries to the officers and Posey are not life-threatening. Authorities have stated that the situation is now secure, with no ongoing threats to the community. Witnesses described chaotic scenes, and survivors are receiving counseling. This incident is part of a broader wave of mass shootings in the U.S., with 234 such events recorded in 2024 so far.