Update at 1:46 p.m. Oct. 29, 2026: According to a JPD incident report, the victim has been identified as 18-year-old Tyrone Demetrius Eaton. Eaton sustained a gunshot wound to his lower left leg. The report lists the offense as first-degree battery.
While no arrests have been announced, the report lists four unidentified suspects ranging in age from 15 to 19.
Original story continues below:
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) is investigating a Wednesday night shooting that left a man injured.
Public Information Official Sally Smith told JRN that officers received the initial call around 10:09 p.m. regarding an incident at an apartment in the 600 block of Gladiolus Drive. First responders flew the victim to a hospital for treatment of a “substantial injury.”
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Investigators are working to identify a suspect in the case, though no suspect description is available at this time. Smith declined to comment on what led to the shooting, citing the early stages of the investigation. She added it is still to be determined if the shooting was an isolated incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Jonesboro Police Department at 870-935-5657.
This is a developing story. JRN will provide updates as they are available.
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