By: Catherine Spicer

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —

Fayetteville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on West Avenue near Watson St. this weekend. 

According to a press release, at approximately 1:41 a.m. Nov. 1, police responded to the area for a shooting. Officers had been assigned to work the Dickson St. area due to Halloween and game-day festivities and were nearby when the report was made. 

They located multiple individuals suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately provided medical assistance. Six individuals were transported to local hospitals with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.

Preliminary investigation indicates an altercation on West Ave. preceded the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time. 

Information regarding the incident is preliminary and may be updated as the investigation progresses.  

Fayetteville Mayor Molly Rawn said in a social media post that detectives are working the case and will update the public when suspects are in custody

“Public safety is the most important part of my job as your Mayor,” Rawn said. “I will continue to do everything I can to keep this city safe.” 

Rawn said in another social media post that she knows many in the community are concerned

“There is no reason to believe that there is an ongoing threat to the public,” Rawn said. “Thank you to everyone for your concern for the victims of this senseless act.”