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Rogers man arrested in connection with fatal Springdale shooting pleads not guilty
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Rogers man facing multiple charges, including capital murder, after being arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Springdale pleaded not guilty on Friday, according to court documents. Ashton Balentine, 20, was arrested on April 29 for capital murder, attempted capital murder, aggravated residential burglary, perpetrating a crime with a machine gun and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor. During Balentine's arraignment on Friday, the judge kept the no-bond order in place, according to Washington County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Denis Dean. His trial date is set for August 5. A news release from the Springdale Police Department said officers responded to 405 Wayland Drive for a gunshots call. Officers found two people with gunshot wounds and began life-saving measures. Willie Tillman, 19, of Marianna, was pronounced dead at the scene. A female victim was taken to a nearby hospital. Arkansas escapee has extensive history in Northwest Arkansas law enforcement A preliminary report said a witness told police that Balentine let himself into the residence from the unlocked front door and walked past the witness's bedroom door. The witness told police he saw Balentine break down the door to the female victim's bedroom and start shooting. The witness said he heard 'a lot' of gunshots and saw Balentine use an 'automatic' with an 'extender' to shoot the victims. The release said Balentine initially fled the scene but later turned himself in to authorities and was taken into custody. Balentine was interviewed and led investigators to the location of the gun, a Glock 17 modified to be fully automatic, which was seized. Police also found 9 mm shell casings. The witness told police that earlier in the day, he had told Balentine that the female victim, and Balentine's ex-girlfriend, was at the home. Balentine told the witness he was 'over it.' The report says the female victim's child was in her crib near where the victims were shot. The victims were on the bed in the bedroom. Police said the incident appeared to be isolated, and there was no immediate threat to the general public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-05-2025
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Rogers man ordered to be held without bond in connection with fatal Springdale shooting
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Rogers man facing multiple charges, including capital murder, has been ordered to be held without bond after being arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Springdale. Ashton Balentine, 20, was arrested on April 29, capital murder, attempted capital murder, aggravated residential burglary, perpetrating a crime with a machine gun and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor. Balentine appeared at a bond hearing on Friday, where the judge ordered him to be held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center. A news release from the Springdale Police Department said officers responded to 405 Wayland Drive for a gunshots call. Officers found two people with gunshot wounds and began life-saving measures. Willie Tillman, 19, of Marianna, was pronounced dead at the scene. A female victim was taken to a nearby hospital. A preliminary report said a witness told police that Balentine let himself into the residence from the unlocked front door and walked past the witness's bedroom door. The witness told police he saw Balentine break down the door to the female victim's bedroom and start shooting. The witness told police he heard 'a lot' of gunshots and saw Balentine use an 'automatic' with an 'extender' to shoot the victims. One dead after shooting in Springdale; Rogers man facing capital murder charge The release says Balentine initially fled the scene but later turned himself in to authorities and was taken into custody. Balentine was interviewed and led investigators to the location of the gun, a Glock 17 modified to be fully automatic, which was seized. Police also found 9 mm shell casings. The witness told police that earlier in the day, he had told Balentine that the female victim, and Balentine's ex-girlfriend, was at the home. Balentine told the witness he was 'over it.' The report says the female victim's child was in her crib near where the victims were shot. The victims were on the bed in the bedroom. Police say the incident appears to be isolated, and there is no immediate threat to the general public. According to police, this is an ongoing investigation, and no further information will be released at this time. Balentine's arraignment is set for May 28. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
