BNPD officers took 19-yr-old Marquis Williams into custody yesterday in connection with the shooting incident occurring early Tuesday at Ralph Bunche Park. He faces several felony charges including Aggravated Robbery, Battery in the First Degree, Terroristic Act, Unauthorized Use of Property to Facilitate a Crime and Theft of Property.
In addition to Williams, two juvenile suspects are also in custody. The victim was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.
This remains an ongoing investigation; additional information may be forthcoming.
BNPD asks for anyone with information related to this incident to contact the department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the message, via the official Benton Police Department app available on iTunes and Google Play or at www.crimereports.com.