October 31, 2025

CAMDEN, Ark. — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have arrested a Camden juvenile in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred October 19, 2025.

At approximately 5:45 p.m. on October 19, Camden Police Department (CPD) officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment in Fort Lookout Manor. Upon arrival, officers located Kimaria Wilson, 22, of Camden, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite emergency life-saving efforts, Wilson was pronounced deceased at approximately 8:30 p.m. by the Ouachita County Coroner.

Following a request from the CPD, ASP CID initiated a homicide investigation. On October 21, 2025, special agents arrested Makya McClain, 17, of Camden, on charges of First-Degree Murder and Tampering with Physical Evidence in connection to Wilson’s death.

McClain was transported to the Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Facility in Pine Bluff for booking.