BNPD INVESTIGATING WEEKEND SHOOTING AND SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT
On 6/13/15, at approximately 7:30 PM, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to the 200 block of Valley St. on report of a shooting. While en-route to the call, officers were informed that an individual that had been shot was being transported to the emergency room.
Since there has been a lot of talk lately about the open carrying of firearms, we at the Benton Police Department thought it would be beneficial to pass along some pertinent information related to the subject.
On 6/8/15, detectives with the Benton Police Department arrested a suspect, identified as De’untae’ Diggs (19 YOA) of Little Rock, in relation to possession of a stolen firearm.
On 6/3/15, at approximately 6:28 PM, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to the 400 block of Algood Street on report of a disturbance with a weapon.