Houchens Food Group releases statement following mass shooting in Arkansas grocery store

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green based, Houchens Food Group, releases a statement following a mass shooting at a Fordyce, Arkansas grocery store owned by the company.

Three people were killed and 10 wounded in a mass shooting Friday outside of a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, state police said. Two law enforcement officers were among those injured, but their conditions are not life-threatening, police said in an afternoon press conference.

Arkansas State Police responded to the Mad Butcher grocery store at 11:38 a.m. local time on Friday. Upon arrival, officers engaged in a shooting with the lone suspect, authorities said.

The shooter was injured and has been taken into custody, police said, adding that the suspect’s injuries aren’t considered life-threatening.

The eight civilians who were wounded have injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to extremely critical, Arkansas Department of Public Safety Director Mike Hagar said at the briefing.

Houchens Food Group officials say, “We are deeply saddened by the shooting incident that occurred today at the Fordyce Mad Butcher grocery store which is owned and operated by Houchens Food Group. We’re thankful for the rapid response from local authorities who apprehended the suspect and secured the area. Corporate and store officials are fully cooperating with law enforcement during the investigation. The store will remain closed until the investigation concludes. Please keep our employees, customers, and the Fordyce community in your thoughts and prayers.”