14-05-2025
Searcy community supporting teen shot in neck during Mother's Day weekend
SEARCY, Ark. – Community members in Searcy are coming together in support of a teenage boy who was shot over Mother's Day weekend.
Isaiah Toledo, a 16-year-old sophomore at Searcy High School, was shot in the neck while driving home from a graduation party Saturday night. Isaiah's father, Antonio Toledo, said his son will likely never enjoy life as he knew it due to the possibly of being paralyzed.
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On Thursday, the Searcy Lion Band booster club will accept donations at the Ahlf Jr. High band concert in honor of Isaiah. The performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Searcy High School Performing Arts Center.
Donations for Isaiah's recovery can be made in person, via mail or online. Direct donations can be given in person or mailed to any First Community Bank. Online donations can be made through CashApp or GoFundMe.
There will also be more community fundraisers scheduled to support the Toledo family.
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According to Searcy police, 45-year-old Candelario Gameros-Ante was arrested in connection to the shooting. Officials said Gameros-Ante was previously deported in 2017.
Gameros-Ante is facing charges of terroristic act and criminal impersonation.
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