January 21, 2025
GASSVILLE, Ark. — The Gassville Police Department (GPD) has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in their city.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, GPD responded to a shooting on Mountain Loop Road in the Baxter County city of Gassville. Upon arrival, GPD found Ian Lapio, 32, of Gassville, lying in the street with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Baxter County Coroner’s Office pronounced Lapio dead at around 2:30 p.m.
GPD has taken one individual into custody for questioning at the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses reported that the two men were involved in an altercation prior to the shooting.
Once the investigation is complete, ASP CID Special Agents will present a casefile to the 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney, who will determine whether to file criminal charges.
The deceased will be transferred to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory to determine the cause and manner of death.
The investigation is ongoing.