1 dead in downtown Jonesboro shooting, 2 suspects sought

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JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) Police say one man was killed and six wounded in a shooting in downtown Jonesboro.

Jonesboro police said in a news release that 18-year-old Monterio Barnes was dead at the scene of the shooting shortly before 12:30 a.m. Sunday.

The six wounded were taken to hospitals in undisclosed condition.

Police say arrest warrants have been issued for two men in connection with the shooting.

Police say the shooting occurred after a fight broke out during a private party in the basement of a building in downtown Jonesboro.

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