1 man shot, hurt in Arkansas home invasion, police say

One man was hurt in a home invasion that turned into a shooting Monday night, Fort Smith police said.

Officers arrived at a house in the 2900 block of North J Street shortly after 9:08 p.m. and found the 50-year-old man with an “apparent” gunshot wound to his chest, Fort Smith police said in a news release. He was taken to a local hospital, where he is in stable condition.

Witnesses told police that someone knocked on the home’s door about 9 p.m. After none of the four people inside answered, two armed men entered the house and ordered them to get on the floor, the release said. One of the gunmen took the 50-year-old to a back bedroom and told him to open a safe.

Police said a struggle ensued, leading to a single gunshot. Both gunman then fled, driving away in a black Pontiac.

Investigators found cash and prescription pills in the safe and drug paraphernalia throughout the house. The release also said officers found two semi-automatic handguns: one in the bedroom near the shooting victim and one in the front yard.

In an updated release Tuesday afternoon, police said they interviewed two people of interest in the case, but both were released.

Police haven't issued any warrants or made any arrests, the release said.

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2900 block of North J Street

2900 block of North J Street

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