December 2, 2021

Blytheville police are investigating the fatal shooting of an armed man Wednesday night in the 1700 block of Chickasawba. Police found 24-year-old Raymond Morgan of Blytheville deceased inside a residence. "Witnesses at the home reported to officers that Morgan came to the house armed with a gun," Blytheville police chief Ross Thompson said. ...

Blytheville police are investigating the fatal shooting of an armed man Wednesday night in the 1700 block of Chickasawba.

Police found 24-year-old Raymond Morgan of Blytheville deceased inside a residence.

"Witnesses at the home reported to officers that Morgan came to the house armed with a gun," Blytheville police chief Ross Thompson said. "Witnesses also reported that Morgan had the gun in his hand when he started a fight with one of multiple occupants inside the residence. During the fight, a second person inside the residence shot Morgan. A second occupant of the residence was shot during the incident, their injuries are non-life threatening."

It is not clear if Morgan fired shots.

No arrests have been made at this time as the incident is still under investigation.

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