Three Arrested After De Queen Shooting That Killed Teen

Three people have been arrested following a shooting Monday night in De Queen that left three juveniles injured, including one who later died.

Three people have been arrested following a shooting Monday night in De Queen that left three juveniles injured, including one who later died.

De Queen Police Chief Scott Simmons says a 16-year-old victim died Tuesday. The two other victims remain hospitalized, but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police say 18-year-old Kaytlon Huesca, 21-year-old Tristan Mendoza, and a juvenile are charged with first-degree murder, battery, and firing a weapon from a vehicle. Huesca is being held in the Sevier County Jail. Mendoza was arrested in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The juvenile is being held in a juvenile detention center.

The shooting happened around 9:05 p.m. Police have not released a motive.

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