November 6th, 2018
Fort Smith Police are attempting to identify an individual involved in a drive-by shooting that took place early this morning.
FSPD dispatch received a report of shots fired near N. 22nd St. around 1:10 AM. Officers discovered that gunfire damaged two separate homes in the incident.
Officers discovered six separate shell casings in a street near the residences
One victim also been injured as a result of the shooting, and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Gunfire entered the residence where the victim was sleeping where multiple other people were located as well. Fort Smith Police Department’s Public Information Officer Aric Mitchell tells us the victim has undergone surgery, but no other information is available at this time as to the victim’s condition.
The Fort Smith Police Department is urging anyone with knowledge or information regarding this incident to call their department at 479-709-5116. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 479-78-CRIME.
This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.