ONE ARRESTED ON CAPITAL MURDER CHARGE

December 17, 2024

LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a fatal shooting in Lake Village. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 15, 2024, around 6:30 p.m. at the Country Place Apartments on Mulberry Street.

Two individuals were shot and taken to Chicot Memorial Medical Center. Markell Lamber, 20, of Lake Village, died from multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at 7:46 p.m. by the Chicot County Coroner. The deceased will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, where manner and cause of death will be determined.

A 17-year-old boy who was also shot was treated and released from the hospital.

CID Special Agents have arrested Antario Andrews, 22, of Lake Village, in connection with the shooting. Andrews has been charged with Capital Murder.

The investigation is ongoing.