Benton Police Department responded to Chapel Ridge Apartments shortly after 7:30 p.m. Monday in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile female victim suffering from a single gunshot wound, who was subsequently transported for treatment. Her injuries were believed to be non-life-threatening at the time of transport.
BNPD detectives have assumed the investigation, which remains ongoing. No suspects are in custody, but detectives have a person of interest and do not believe this incident to be a random act. More information may be released if it becomes available.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-776-5947. You can also text “BENTONPD plus your message” to 847411 or leave a tip via the official BNPD app.