2 fatally shot in Jefferson County

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Two people were found fatally shot in Jefferson County on Friday night, authorities say, and a suspect has been identified by investigators.

Sheriff's deputies responded around 9 p.m. to Arkansas 15 North in the Jefferson County community of Tucker in reference to a possible shooting, according to a news release.

A victim was found dead inside a vehicle along the highway, the sheriff's office said. Another occupant died while being transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. The release noted that both appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds.

Authorities said that from witness accounts, investigators were able to identify a shooting suspect. That person's name was being withheld "pending further investigation."

Additional information, including the identities of the victims, was not released Saturday morning.

NW News on 06/24/2018

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