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One person killed in 'Pop a Top' bar shooting

9:38 PM, Sep 3, 2012   |    comments
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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) - Authorities say a man was shot and killed Monday afternoon after an argument at a Hot Springs tavern.

Lt. James Martin of the Garland County Sheriff's Department says 58-year-old Alan Edwards is charged with first-degree murder and criminal attempt at first-degree murder.

Martin says Edwards got in an argument with 46-year-old James Fowlks at the Pop A Top Tavern, left the business, then returned with a gun and shot Fowlks. Fowlks died at the scene.

Authorities say that after the shooting, Edwards was injured when bar patrons subdued him.

Edwards was taken to a local hospital and is being guarded by deputies. His condition is unknown.

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