Arkansas State Police investigating double shooting at sawmill in Clay County

CLAY COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division Special Agents are investigating a double shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 16, in the town of Corning in Clay County.

At approximately 4 p.m., the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Corning Police Department (CPD) responded to a shooting call at the Baker Sawmill Company in Corning.

Upon arrival, deputies located two victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

According to officials, the suspect fled on foot but was apprehended near the scene at around 4:30 p.m. They were also suffering from a sustained gunshot wound.

The two victims were transported to local hospitals and later transferred to medical facilities in Little Rock and Memphis for further treatment.

ASP assumed the investigation at the request of the CPD and CCSO.

The suspect, identified as 52-year-old William K. Donald, of Corning, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. After release, he was taken into custody and booked into the Clay County Detention Center on two felony counts of first-degree battery.

The investigation is ongoing.

Note: All accused of a crime are assumed innocent until proven guilty.