Around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, a shooting occurred in the 3000 block of Mason Street in Texarkana. A 10-year-old girl and her mother, who were asleep at the time, were struck by gunfire that came from outside their home.
Neighbors reported hearing several shots, and officers discovered that another nearby residence had also been hit by multiple rounds.
Both victims were transported by Lifenet to Christus St. Michael Hospital. The young girl was later transferred to Arkansas Children's Hospital for further treatment.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Texarkana Police Department at 903-798-3116 or Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers at 903-793-STOP.
