Upon arriving on scene, officers located a subject laying on the sidewalk suffering from a  gunshot wound. The subject was transported to the hospital but was later pronounced deceased.  The victim has been identified as James Deloney, 22 of Hope, AR.  

Law Enforcement are continuing the investigation to identify witnesses, suspects and evidence.  No arrest has been made at this time. If you have any information about this case, please call the  Hope Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 870-777-3434, extension 5.