The Jacksonville Police Department has identified a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy Sunday evening.
Authorities said 21-year-old Artavius Dontel Johnson is believed to have been involved in the shooting.
Police said Johnson was last seen driving a white Hyundai Elantra with Arkansas license plate BGP35N.
Investigators said warrants are being issued for Johnson’s arrest and warned he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Officers were originally called to the 4000 block of South Highway 161 Sunday night following reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found a 6-year-old boy inside a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The child later died at a hospital.
Anyone who comes into contact with Johnson is urged to contact the Jacksonville Police Department immediately.
Anyone with information on Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Hernandez with the Jacksonville Police Department at 501-985-2802.
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