Camden, Arkansas – A weekend shooting in Camden has left one man dead and another in custody, according to local authorities, as investigators continue working to piece together what led up to the violent incident.
Camden Police Department officers say they were called to the scene on Saturday, May 9, after reports of a shooting at the Fairview Tobacco Warehouse in Camden. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from serious gunshot wounds.
The victim was identified as 37-year-old Bobby Kuhn. Emergency responders quickly transported him to the Ouachita County Medical Center for urgent treatment. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later airlifted to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, where he later died.
Authorities have not yet released details about what may have led to the shooting. However, investigators say several witnesses at the scene provided a description of the suspect shortly after the incident. The suspect was described as a Black male with dreadlocks, wearing a black shirt with white lettering.
By the time officers arrived, the suspect had already fled the area, sparking a search effort across Camden. Law enforcement officials worked quickly to track down potential leads based on witness accounts and local tips.
Later the same day, police located a suspect at a residence in Camden. The individual was identified as 22-year-old Deandrea Pace. Officers took Pace into custody without incident, according to authorities.
Police have not released further information about a possible motive or whether the suspect and victim knew each other prior to the shooting. Officials say those details remain part of the ongoing investigation.
The Camden Police Department has confirmed that the case is still active, and detectives are continuing to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and review any available surveillance footage that may help clarify what happened at the warehouse.
The shooting has left parts of the community shaken, as residents wait for more answers in a case that unfolded quickly and turned deadly within a short span of time. Local authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as they work to build a clearer timeline of events.
For now, Deandrea Pace remains in custody while the investigation continues, and officials say more updates will be released as new information becomes available.
