James Charles dies in fatal Hot Springs shooting

James Charles dies in fatal Hot Springs shooting
Fatal Hot Springs shooting death of James Charles

Police authorities in Hot Springs are actively seeking an individual connected to a fatal shooting that took place in the early morning of Sunday. According to police reports, shots were fired around the stroke of 2:00 a.m. on August 3 in the 300 block area of Mason Street.

Emergency services arrived at the scene and discovered a man outside in the front yard with a serious wound from being shot. The individual, later confirmed by authorities to be a 43-year-old named James Charles, was transported to a healthcare facility but unfortunately passed away due to the injuries sustained.

Identified as the suspect in this fatal incident is a 25-year-old man named Austin Lee Warren. Law enforcement has issued an arrest warrant for his apprehension, charging him with a second-degree murder accusation.

Individuals possessing any relevant information concerning the suspect’s current whereabouts are strongly encouraged to contact local authorities immediately by dialing 911 or reaching out to Detective Shawn Woodall at the provided telephone number: (501) 321-6789.

The official probe into these events is still in progress, and the public is advised to anticipate further updates as additional information becomes available.