Police say 2 dead, 1 hurt in shooting

A shooting left two dead and one injured in Monticello on Sunday morning, according to an Arkansas State Police news release.

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First responders found Shalonda Binns, 32, dead inside a home at 120 S. Chester St. in Monticello, the release stated. Nearby, Jeremiah Jones, 37, was found dead inside a car.

A third victim, Lavar Thompson of Dermott, was found in the residence at South Chester Street suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital, police said. Thompson's age and condition were not released.

Jones and Binns' bodies were sent to the state Crime Laboratory for autopsy.

The state police and Monticello Police Department are investigating the suspected homicides.

Metro on 01/11/2016

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