Gunfire erupted near a public pool in Stuttgart, Arkansas, over the weekend, leaving three children wounded, according to local authorities.
The shooting happened Saturday shortly before 5 p.m. at the John Cain Aquatic Center, the Stuttgart Police Department said in a statement. Officers were sent to the scene after reports of shots fired at the recreational facility.
Police said three children were struck by gunfire and taken to a local hospital for treatment. One of the victims suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. Authorities did not provide additional details about the conditions of the other two children.
Investigators said a suspect was taken into custody within minutes of the shooting with assistance from the Arkansas County Sheriff’s Office.
Because everyone involved is a juvenile, police said no names will be released at this time.
