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Moment shooting erupts at Dumas car show in Arkansas and leaves one dead and 28 hurt – including two babies
CHILLING footage shows the moment gunfire erupted at a car show - leaving one dead and 28 hurt including several kids.
Two babies were among the injured in the horrific attack at the event in Dumas, Arkansas, on Saturday.
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One suspect is in custody - but cops are still hunting for more possible shooters who may have fled the scene.
Cameron Shaffer, 23, from of Jacksonville, was killed in the terrifying gunfight that took place while a band was performing on stage.
Authorities believe that there is no indication that Shaffer was involved in the confrontation that resulted in the shooting.
Cops confirmed an 11-year-old, a nine-year-old, an eight-year-old, a 23-month-old, and a 19-month-old were among the injured.
The incident occurred around 7.25pm local time at the Hood-Nic event, Arkansas State Police confirmed to The US Sun.
Desha County Emergency Management said the shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Mad Butcher, located on US-165.
Police said they are looking into the possibility of multiple shooters.
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A number of victims were allegedly taken to Delta Memorial.
Additional victims were taken to McGehee Hospital, and one child was brought to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
At least two victims have been airlifted from the parking lot where the shooting occurred.
An investigator tending to the scene of the crime told KARK 4 this incident did not appear to be a “mass shooter situation.”
"The bottom line on this is individuals got into a gunfight," said Arkansas State Police Director Col Bill Bryant in a press conference Sunday.
Video footage from a witness, but posted by McCoy, shows crowds gathering outside of Delta Hospital.
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An additional video posted by witnesses shows ambulances rushing to the scene.
Multiple sirens can be heard in the background.
One video shows dozens of people gathered around cars and trucks in a parking lot.
Then, the sound of gunfire is heard as people are seen running to safety.
According to authorities, the ages of the young victims who were shot included a 19-month-old and a 23-month old.
The Dumas Police Chief confirmed that multiple children had been shot but
"Y’all just shot a baby. A mf baby," wrote one festivalgoer on Facebook.
Candace McKinzie, 26, was eating a funnel cake when she heard the gunshots that resulted in a stampede of people running to safety.
She had been one of the organizers of the event.
“You went from laughing and talking and eating and everything to random firing,” she said to
Officials with the Desha County Office of Emergency Management also told KARK 4 there were two separate incidents that occurred, the first being a chase and pursuit that ended with a car crash.
Then, the shooting occurred.
The 16th annual Hood-Nic Car Show was being held today, according to the Delta Neighborhood Empowerment Youth Organization (NEYO) website.
One of the organizers of the event, Wallace McGhee, told reporters there has never been an issue in 16 years.
“We apologize for all of this to happen. This has never happened with us in our event ever," .
McGhee added that Delta NEYO was supporting those affected and offered condolences to victims.
Delta NEYO is an organization that "strives to expand educational programs and increase community involvement," according to their website.
There was also a parade held this morning, as well as a bike show this evening, the site states.
Every year, a Hood-Nic (Neighborhood Picnic) is held the weekend of Spring Break. The goal is to raise funds to provide scholarships, supplies, and additional resources, according to the website.
"Saying prayers for entire Dumas community after tonight’s senseless & tragic shooting as families with young children gathered for community event on Sat. evening. God Bless the law enforcement officers who are on the scene responding," wrote Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin
Chris Jones, the Democrat contender for Arkansas governor, said he was "heartbroken" by the news.
In a statement, Jones said: "I am deeply saddened (and honestly angered) by this tragedy.
"Dumas needs our thoughts, our prayers."
Dumas is a city located in Desha County, Arkansas.
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The population is around 5,000 as of the 2010 census.
Police are continuing to speak to witnesses and gather information as the investigation into the shooting continues.
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