2 dead in shootings in Alexander, police say

A man and a woman were found fatality shot in a Little Rock suburb Friday night, officials said.

The victims have been identified as Joe Thomas Dickinson, 40, of Little Rock and Patricia Tucker, 54, of Alexander.

Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler said witnesses told investigators there were more than 20 people in the home at Vine Street and U.S. 111 when two men entered and started shooting. No other injuries were reported.

Sadler said one of the questions right now is whether the two people were targeted; however, the investigation is ongoing and there are no suspects identified at this time.

Alexander police asked state police to take charge of the investigation.

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