(Statement from Chief Israel Smith Regarding Leon Drive Shooting)

The Jonesboro Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred on August 2, 2026, at approximately 8:20 p.m. in the 300 block of Leon Drive. As a result of this incident, two individuals sustained injuries and four individuals have been taken into custody.

This remains an active and ongoing criminal investigation. To protect the integrity of the case and ensure a successful prosecution, only limited information will be released at this time. Additional details will be provided as they become appropriate for public release.

I want the citizens of Jonesboro to know that this incident had the potential to end in a much greater tragedy. Reckless acts of violence place innocent lives at risk, including our children, families, and neighbors. This type of behavior has no place in our community.

I also want to speak directly to our community. Public safety is a shared responsibility. If you know of individuals carrying illegal firearms, making violent threats, planning retaliatory acts, or engaging in criminal activity that could seriously injure or kill someone, I urge you to report it before another family is forced to suffer the consequences.

The old mentality of “no snitching” has no place when innocent lives are on the line. Remaining silent while knowing someone intends to commit violence does not protect the community it endangers it. Looking out for one another means speaking up when you have information that could prevent a tragedy.

Let me be perfectly clear: the Jonesboro Police Department will use every lawful resource available to identify, arrest, and hold accountable those who choose to bring violence into our community. We will continue working closely with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

I ask everyone to remain patient as detectives continue their work and to keep the victims and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

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