Double Shooting at Texarkana Party Injures Two; 15-Year-Old Arrested

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:55 AM

Texarkana, Arkansas police have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with a double shooting at a private party last Saturday night.

Texarkana, Arkansas police have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with a double shooting at a private party last Saturday night.

Officers say the teen tried to sneak a gun into a venue at the College Hill Shopping Center. The weapon accidentally fired when it fell to the floor. A 20-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy were both hit.

Around 11:30 p.m., an officer was flagged down by a driver rushing one of the victims to the hospital. A second victim later arrived in another car. Both are expected to recover.

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Double Shooting at Texarkana Party Injures Two; 15-Year-Old Arrested

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