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Shooting leaves Arkansas high school student dead, one other injured

Arkansas police are now investigating a fatal shooting that left one student dead, and a second one injured.
Credit: KTHV

CAMDEN, Ark — Camden police are now investigating a fatal shooting that left one student dead and a second one injured on Wednesday shortly after 3:00 p.m. 

Authorities have said that the shooting happened away from campus. 

According to the school's superintendent, the incident happened Wednesday afternoon, as both administrators and local enforcement were made aware of the shooting. 

Reports state that according to witnesses, the young boys had just gotten out of school and headed toward the intersection of Cleveland Street and Chestnut Street where there was a truck with four guys inside. 

The males then allegedly got out of the truck, and they all proceeded to fight. 

Witnesses also added that there were several gunshots heard during the fight and then the people in the truck left the scene. 

School representatives said that they are keeping the identities of the students hidden, and will have mental health experts available for students and staff.

"We will have our counselors and mental health therapists present at CFHS tomorrow and in the days to come to support our students and staff. We will also have an increased law enforcement presence at the CFHS and CFMS campuses," the superintendent said. 

School officials confirmed that the incident happened away from any district school buses. 

The district also said that there was no indication that there were any weapons at the high school leading up to the shooting. 

Following the shooting, school leaders are working to comfort the families and friends of the victims as the district deals with the tragic event. 

"Join us in praying for the victims, their families, friends, and everyone at CFHS and across the district who know and love our students. This is a tragedy that impacts everyone in our community," the school said. 

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