 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2025
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Aric Mitchell
479-709-5000
info@fortsmithpd.org
SHOOTING INCIDENT
Fort Smith Police Make Third Arrest, Add Additional Charges in Connection to Overnight Shooting That Left Woman Critically Injured
Fort Smith, AR - At approximately 11:06 PM on Sunday, June 15, the Fort Smith Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 4700 block of Zero Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. A 33-year-old male, who had placed the 911 call, was also on scene with a vehicle showing multiple bullet holes on the passenger side.
Following an investigation, detectives identified 36-year-old Anthony Don Nichols and 27-year-old Austin Lee Williams, both parolees, as suspects in the incident.
On Monday morning at approximately 10 AM, the Fort Smith Police SWAT team executed a search warrant at an address in the 1500 block of South 17th Street. Both Nichols and Williams were taken into custody without further incident.
Williams now faces two charges:
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Battery in the First Degree - Firearm (Class B Felony)
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Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Class D Felony)
Nichols has been charged with:
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Battery in the First Degree - Firearm (Class B Felony)
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Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Class D Felony)
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Drug-related offenses unrelated to the shooting
Additionally, 35-year-old Katie Magness was arrested for Hindering Apprehension (Class C Felony) in connection with this case.
Special thanks to the public and our media partners for their patience as this situation has developed, and we also wish to extend our appreciation to the Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for their continued assistance.
This remains an active investigation. Updates will be provided as appropriate.
Austin Williams, 27
Anthony Nichols, 36
Katie Magness, 21
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