A Woodruff County man was shot yesterday (May 2nd) in an exchange of gunfire that occurred about 5 PM outside a Fairfield Street apartment in Augusta.  Jaquale Mitchell, 27, of Augusta died a short time later at a White County hospital.

  Local law enforcement authorities have requested the Arkansas State Police to investigate the incident.

 Witnesses told state police special agents there was an argument between Mitchell and Anfernee Neal, 25, of Augusta, followed by both men shooting at each other.

  Augusta police, along with other law enforcement agencies, assisted by state police, have been searching for Neal who has since been criminally charged with 1st degree murder. The investigation by the state police Criminal Investigation Division is continuing.  Anyone encountering Neal or who may know his whereabouts is asked to contact their nearest police or sheriff’s department.