An early morning shooting on Interstate 40 near Protho Junction in North Little Rock left one teen dead and two others injured, according to the Arkansas State Police.
Around 3:45 a.m. Saturday, a 20-year-old man drove three teenagers who had been shot to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Tragically, one of the victims, a 17-year-old, succumbed to his injuries. Another 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were also shot; one has been treated and released, while the other remains hospitalized.
The vehicle also carried two additional occupants, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old, who were not injured.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. No suspects or motive have been announced at this time.