Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Wynne City Hall and additional agencies participating in the investigation.
WYNNE – One man was killed and at least nine people were injured Saturday night when shots were fired at about 10 p.m. at a block party near the corner of Williams Avenue and Martin Luther King Street in Wynne. Two victims were run over by vehicles at the scene.
The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Varian Campbell of Wynne. Those wounded were between the ages of 24 and 49.
The Wynne Police Department, Cross County Sheriff’s Department, and Arkansas State Police were called to the scene. Forrest City also sent several officers to Wynne to assist in patrolling the city while the shooting was investigated.
The victims were transported to CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne, Forrest City Medical Center, and hospitals in Memphis, Tenn., and Jonesboro. One victim was transported by helicopter to the Regional One Health Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis. Authorities believe additional injured individuals may have been transported to hospitals in private vehicles.
Wynne City Hall released a statement following the incident, which reads in part, “We are heartbroken that violence of this nature has occurred in our city and our thoughts and prayers are with the members of our community affected by this violence.
“Once again, it has been shown that we have the best first responders in the state,” the statement continues. “We are very proud of how our teams responded to this incident. Their quick response and ability to adapt to overwhelming situations saves lives. Thank you to the Wynne Police Department, Wynne Fire Department, Cross County Sheriff’s Department, Arkansas State Police, CrossRidge Community Hospital, and the EMS teams that responded. Every day these agencies put their lives on the line for our community and we are grateful for their dedication to duty, and to serving the community of Wynne.”
The investigation remains ongoing by the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division at the request of the Wynne Police Department. Multiple persons of interest have been identified, but no arrests have yet been made.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Arkansas State Police Troop D at 870-970-6082. Tips can also be sent anonymously through the Wynne Police Department’s Tip411 app by texting “WYNNEPD” to 847411 or downloading the WynneTip app.
