A 29-year-old man is in custody following a shooting in Jonesboro on Jan. 1, according to law enforcement. Arkansas authorities arrested the man for allegedly shooting another man to death. Accusations of violent crimes of this nature are handled severely by state authorities, and if the man is found guilty, he could face considerable prison time.
Limited information is currently available about the alleged altercation, but the authorities say that the shooting took place around 1:30 p.m. on the afternoon of New Year’s Day in West Huntington. Police investigators say the accused man reportedly went to the victim’s home in order to “confront” the other man about an alleged prior incident. What occurred next is still being investigated.
Police have also confirmed the victim was shot several times, leading to his death. The type of weapon used, and any other details about the altercation, were not included in this report. The accused man has been charged with murder, though it is unclear whether he remains in police custody or if he has been released on bail. No trial date has yet been announced.
Violent crimes, especially murder, can result in up to life in prison depending on the specifics of the case. However, the burden of proof lies with Arkansas prosecutors to provide evidence beyond reasonable doubt that the man was indeed responsible for the shooting death of the victim. In the meantime, the man will be represented in court by a criminal defense attorney, whose job it will be to build a compelling case in his defense, leveraging the same evidence provided by police about the case.