May 27, 2023

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an early morning shooting in Stamps that killed an 18-year-old and left a 16-year-old seriously injured.

On Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 1:24 a.m., Lafayette County 911 received calls of gunshots at a block party on Second Street in Stamps. The Stamps Police Department responded and learned that two gunshot victims had been transported to the Magnolia Regional Medical Center in separate private vehicles.

Jaquarious D. Easter, 18, of Waldo was pronounced dead. A 16-year-old from East Camden is being treated at Children's Hospital in Little Rock for injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

Anyone with information about the shooting should contact ASP CID at (870) 777-4641.

The deceased was transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, where manner and cause of death will be determined.

The investigation is ongoing.