A 42-year-old Austin, Arkansas, man has been arrested following a shooting outside or near a Jacksonville business Sunday night that left two people injured and prompted an investigation by the Jacksonville Police Department.
Jeremiah Johnson, 42, of Austin, Arkansas, was arrested Monday, October 19, in connection with a shooting reported at Sensations, located at 6715 John Harden Drive. Johnson faces 17 criminal counts, including two counts of criminal attempt to commit capital murder, four counts of terroristic act, and nine counts of unlawfully discharging a firearm from a moving vehicle.
According to the Jacksonville Police Department, officers responded to Sensations at approximately 10:51 p.m. Sunday, October 18, following a report of gunfire.
When officers arrived, they discovered two injured victims. Both were transported to local hospitals, where they received treatment for injuries described by police as non-life-threatening.
Police Identify Suspect Following Shooting Investigation
Investigators identified Johnson as the suspected shooter during the course of their investigation.
The Jacksonville Police Department reported that deputies with the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office responded to Johnson’s residence in Austin, Arkansas.
Johnson was located and taken into custody.
Police announced his arrest Monday, October 19.
Authorities have not released the identities or ages of the two victims, nor have they disclosed what may have led to the shooting.
Investigators also have not publicly detailed the relationship, if any, between Johnson and the victims.
Suspect Faces 17 Criminal Counts
According to the Jacksonville Police Department’s October 19 news release, Johnson was arrested on the following charges:
– 2 counts — Criminal Attempt to Commit Capital Murder
– 4 counts — Terroristic Act
– 9 counts — Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm from a Moving Vehicle
– 1 count — Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons
– 1 count — First Degree Criminal Mischief
The charges include allegations involving attempted murder, unlawful gunfire, and property damage.
The nine counts of unlawfully discharging a firearm from a moving vehicle are among the charges announced by investigators. Police have not released a detailed account establishing the sequence of gunfire, the number of shots fired, or the specific circumstances surrounding each count.
Two Shooting Victims Treated at Local Hospitals
Jacksonville police confirmed that two people suffered injuries during the incident.
Both victims were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment.
Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening, although police have not released additional information about their conditions.
Authorities have not identified the victims or announced whether anyone else was endangered or property was damaged during the reported shooting.
Jacksonville Shooting Remains Under Active Investigation
The Jacksonville Police Department confirmed that the shooting remains an active investigation.
Investigators have not announced a possible motive, and additional information concerning the circumstances leading up to the shooting has not yet been released.
The Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office assisted by responding to the suspect’s residence and taking Johnson into custody.
Police say additional information will be released as it becomes available.
ArkansasRadio.com will continue following this developing story as investigators release additional details.
All charges are allegations. Jeremiah Johnson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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