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Deputies on scene of taking pictures at Hackett animal rescue.

Deputies on scene of taking pictures at Hackett animal rescue.
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Investigators say they have been identified as to the rescue soon just after 3 p.m. and located a male target with a gunshot wound.

HACKETT, Ark. — A girl has been arrested immediately after she allegedly shot a employee at an animal rescue middle in Sebastian County. 

In accordance to Capt. Pevehouse with the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Business, police responded to the Artemis Project animal rescue in Hackett in reference to a gentleman who experienced been shot about 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13. Deputies arrived on the scene to come across a male who experienced been shot by a shotgun. 

Pevehouse states as a result of an investigation it was identified that the guy experienced been shot by a woman who had fled the scene. The gunshot sufferer was equipped to give deputies a description of the shooter. 

Law enforcement later on been given a phone about a lady, matching the shooter’s description, knocking on a door at a close by residence. Deputies went to the residence and were able to arrest the girl. 

Pevehouse says specifics about the incident are minimal at the instant but did affirm that the target is a 23-calendar year-old male who will work at Artemis Challenge. The shooter has been identified as Erin Scholtes, 39, of Fort Smith. She faces suspected expenses of to start with-diploma battery and is getting held with no bond. 

Sebastian County Sheriff Workplace has not determined the target, but the Artemis Undertaking posted his identify is Charlie Scott and that he performs at the shelter. 

Update…
This afternoon a random act of violence was carried out at our rescue by an unfamiliar human being and Charlie…

Posted by The Artemis Undertaking on Friday, August 13, 2021

To assist aid Charlie’s medical expenses, the Artemis venture has begun a GoFundMe for donations. 

The person explained to law enforcement he drove to Artemis Job for his shift and saw a auto on the property that he did not recognize. He entered a single of the buildings and was achieved by Scholtes with a shotgun. Adhering to the taking pictures, he was airlifted to the hospital for even more procedure. Pevehouse says his injuries are significant. 

“He is stable but is scheduled for a total shoulder replacement tomorrow,” mentioned Mary Scott, the victim’s sister. “Officers said if he experienced not employed a leash as a tourniquet he would have bled out and died.”

The Artemis Venture Board Member and Puppy Foster Coordinator Ashley Dale suggests foster family members are needed to aid out in Charlie’s absence whilst he recovers since he took care of the animals at the rescue. If you are intrigued in supporting foster a pet dog, you can connect with Ashley at 479-739-1900. If you happen to be intrigued in fostering a cat, phone Elizabeth at 479-719-5205.

 Available Canines to foster: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/Tap/Pet dog

Accessible Cats to foster: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/Faucet/Cat

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