1 injured in late-night Jonesboro shooting

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - One person was sent to the hospital after Jonesboro police said they were found shot.

According to the initial incident report, around 11:11 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, officers were advised about a victim who had gunshot wounds at the St. Bernards emergency room.

When they arrived, the victim, 42-year-old Leroy Lowe, told officers he was walking around the intersection of Allison and Curtview Drive when he was shot. He explained he was walking to his mother’s house on Gamblin Cove.

The report stated the mother drove Lowe to the hospital after he told her he was shot.

Investigators reported finding several bullet holes in the house and a nearby vehicle.

The Jonesboro Police Department told Region 8 News on Monday, Aug. 15 Lowe had been released from the hospital and a detective has made multiple attempts to contact him, but they have not been successful.

No suspect information has been developed due to the lack of communication, according to JPD.

Anyone with information on this shooting should call Crimestoppers at 935-STOP (7867).

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