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Jonesboro Officer Dismissed After Violent Incident with Detained Suspect, Public and Legal Outcry Follows

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Jonesboro Police Department has terminated Officer Joseph Harris following an incident where he was captured on video aggressively handling a suspect in custody. The decision to fire Harris was announced by the department on Friday, after the video, which shows the confrontation in detail, was released on their official YouTube channel. The video footage reveals a heated exchange between Harris and Billy Lee Coram, a suspect who appears distressed in a …

Tragic Shooting in Jonesboro Claims Three Lives, Leaves Eleven Wounded

Jonesboro, AR — Tragedy struck in downtown Jonesboro late Friday evening when gunfire erupted in a busy area, leaving three people dead and 11 others injured. Authorities are presently investigating the chaotic scene, which has shocked the local community. Police responded to reports of the shooting shortly after 9 p.m., which took place outside a popular nightlife spot. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple victims and promptly secured the area to provide emergency medical aid. The …

Jonesboro Shooting Leaves Three Dead and Several Injured – Tragic Incident Unfolds in Arkansas City

Jonesboro, Arkansas – Three people were tragically killed and multiple others were injured in a shooting incident that occurred during a private party. Law enforcement officers responded to the scene near downtown Jonesboro, where they found several victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The shooting took place early on a Sunday morning, shocking the community and leaving many devastated by the senseless violence. Details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identities of the victims …

Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Four Injured in Jonesboro, Arkansas – Police Investigate Tragic Incident

Jonesboro, Arkansas – A tragic incident unfolded in Jonesboro, Arkansas, as two individuals lost their lives and four others sustained injuries in a shooting. The perpetrator of the crime has also been reported dead by the local law enforcement officials. The Jonesboro Police Department responded to the scene early Sunday morning after receiving reports of a shooting at a private party being held at an abandoned building in the city northeast of Little Rock. Upon …