Police: 1 dead, 1 injured in Fort Smith shooting

FORT SMITH — Fort Smith police say they're searching for a youth suspected of fatally shooting another minor and critically injuring a third.

Sgt. Don Cobbs told the Southwest Times Record that the shooting occurred Saturday night after a verbal fight. He said one of the victims went into the Fort Smith home and grabbed a shotgun. He said the suspect took control of the gun before the double shooting.

The other person was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.

Police say five people were involved in the shooting. They aren't releasing any names because all five are minors.

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