The Hot Springs Police Department is searching for a man they believe to be "armed and dangerous" following a shooting in the 300 block of Grove Street Sunday afternoon.
Kayvon Ward, 21, faces charges of felony first-degree battery and third-degree battery, following an altercation at 315 Grove St. just before 4 p.m. on Sunday, when he allegedly shot Zachary Barnett, 21.
"We responded to National Park hospital in reference to a gunshot victim. We determined the incident took place at 315 Grove St. and officers searched the area for Ward," Hot Springs police Cpl. Joey Williams said Monday.
Williams also noted that Barnett is in stable condition, and his injuries were not life-threatening.
Three marked units and a National Park Service ranger were in the area of Grove Street and Mound Street around 4 p.m. on Sunday, interviewing possible witnesses and searching the area with the assistance of K-9 officers.
The National Park Service responded with their own K-9 officer to bring "a fresh nose" to the search, police said at the scene.
Williams said Ward is being considered "armed and dangerous." Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the police department at 501-321-6789.
Local on 08/20/2019