Camden, AR — April 26, 2025 — A violent shooting in a quiet Camden neighborhood has left one man dead and another injured, prompting an active investigation by the Camden Police Department (CPD). Authorities responded to the scene shortly after 6:00 PM Saturday evening following reports of gunfire at a residence located at 814 Lincoln Drive.
According to the CPD, officers were dispatched at approximately 6:10 PM after receiving emergency calls concerning two individuals who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found both victims suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately began administering emergency medical aid. The scene quickly became the focus of a major police operation as investigators secured the area and began collecting evidence.
The shooting occurred in the front yard of the residence, where authorities discovered five .40 caliber shell casings scattered across the lawn and two bullet projectiles lodged in the front porch. Officers also found a bag of marijuana nearby, though police have not yet confirmed whether the drug was related to the motive or involved in the incident. The front façade of the home was riddled with bullet holes, a chilling testament to the intensity of the gunfire exchanged.
Eyewitness accounts are helping to piece together the moments leading up to the shooting. A witness at the scene told officers that they were outside with one of the victims when the gunfire erupted. Further details remain unclear, and police are urging any additional witnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation.
Tragically, one of the victims, identified as Dretti Gz, was transported to Ouachita County Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. The second victim, whose identity has not been released at this time, was taken to an out-of-town medical facility for further treatment and is reportedly in stable condition.
The Camden Police Department has not yet announced any arrests, and the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation. Authorities are continuing to canvass the area, review surveillance footage, and interview residents to develop leads.
In a statement released late Saturday evening, a spokesperson for the CPD emphasized the department’s commitment to uncovering the truth behind the shooting: “We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We are pursuing every lead and urge anyone with information about this incident to contact Camden Police Department immediately.”
As the investigation continues, the Camden community is left reeling, grappling with the loss and the stark reminder of how quickly violence can shatter the peace of an otherwise ordinary neighborhood.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Camden Police Department at (870) XXX-XXXX or leave an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers.
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