Travis Posey, Three Others Killed in Mass Shooting at The Mad Butcher Grocery Store in Fordyce, Arkansas – Obituary, Death
Travis Posey, a 44-year-old resident of Kingsland, Cleveland County, has been arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder following a devastating mass shooting at The Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, on Friday morning. The tragic incident claimed the lives of three individuals and left 11 others injured, including Posey and two law enforcement officers.
The shooting occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. inside the grocery store located at 920 W. 4th Street in Fordyce, a small town with a population of 3,238 in Dallas County, about an hour south of Little Rock. According to Arkansas State Police (ASP) Director Mike Hagar, the suspect and law enforcement personnel suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while the other victims’ conditions ranged from non-life-threatening to highly critical.
Travis Posey, the owner of Posey Tree Service, is currently being held at the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office. The community is still reeling from the shocking incident, with videos online showing the chaos and destruction at the scene. The store’s windows were peppered with bullet holes, and victims were seen lying on the ground.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders praised the law enforcement response and offered prayers for the victims and their families. Gun violence prevention advocates, such as Anna Morshedi of Greater Little Rock Moms Demand Action and Insherah Qazi of Students Demand Action, called for stricter gun regulations, citing Arkansas’s lax gun laws and high number of gun deaths. This incident marks the state’s second mass shooting this month and sixth this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available. The community comes together to support the victims and their families during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and we urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The Mad Butcher grocery store shooting has left a profound impact on the small town of Fordyce, and the community is still trying to come to terms with the tragedy. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence and the need for stricter regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As the investigation continues, the community is urged to remain calm and support the victims and their families. The memory of the victims will be cherished, and their lives will not be forgotten. The incident will serve as a reminder of the importance of community and the need to come together in times of tragedy.
The funeral arrangements for the victims will be announced soon, and the community is invited to attend and pay their respects. The incident will be thoroughly investigated, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the victims’ families or to organizations working to prevent gun violence. The community will come together to support the victims and their families, and to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again.
Rest in peace, Travis Posey, and the other victims of this senseless tragedy. Your memories will live on in our hearts, and your lives will not be forgotten.
