20-02-2025
Man killed in Hot Springs shooting, suspect arrested
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Police in Hot Springs have arrested a man in connection to a deadly Wednesday night shooting.
According to the Hot Springs Police Department, officers were called to a shooting in the 100 block of North Mission Street at 10:16 p.m. Wednesday.
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After arriving, officers said they found 36-year-old Dewayne Franklin Jr. inside the house after being shot. Police said he was taken to a local hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries.
Detectives said 46-year-old Jerry Wayne Burks Jr. was arrested in connection to the shooting. He is being held at the Garland County Detention Center without bond.
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Burks was initially facing charges of first-degree battery and possession of firearm by certain person, but investigators said they are discussing with the Garland County prosecuting attorney about changes to the charges.
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