Multiple children were shot over the weekend after gunfire broke out near a recreational public pool in Stuttgart, Arkansas, authorities said.
Officers responded Saturday just before 5 p.m. local time to reports of shots fired at John Cain Aquatic Center, the Stuttgart Police Department said in a statement.
Three children suffered gunshot wounds and were rushed to a local hospital, according to police. One child suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, though police did not elaborate on the injuries of the other two children who were shot.
A suspect was taken into custody within minutes of the incident with help from the Arkansas County Sheriff’s Office, police said in a social media post.
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« At this time, no names will be released, as all parties involved are juveniles, » the department noted.
In a statement on Facebook, the John Cain Aquatic Center said the aquatic center will be closed « until further notice. »
It is unclear what led to the shooting.
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Police said the investigation remains active, and officers are continuing to gather information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Stuttgart police said the shooting left the department « deeply saddened. »
« Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and every person affected by this tragic incident, » the police statement said. « We remain committed to thoroughly investigating this case and ensuring accountability for those responsible. »
The Stuttgart Police Department, Arkansas County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas State Police and Stuttgart Parks Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.
Stuttgart is a small town in eastern Arkansas, about an hour southeast of Little Rock.
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