A Helena-West Helena shooting has left a man in critical condition in intensive care and two local teenagers facing steep bonds, according to police.
Officers were called on Thursday to the 700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, where they found a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a Memphis trauma center and remains in the intensive care unit.
Helena-West Helena police identified the suspects as 19-year-olds Braylin Boyd and Kelby Boyd. Investigators said three people were taken into custody at the scene. Police did not immediately disclose the formal charges, but both suspects have a bond set at $500,000, according to WREG.
State Investigators And Past Incidents
The Helena-West Helena Police Department has previously called in the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division to assist with local shootings, and the broader Phillips County area has seen several high-profile violent incidents in recent years. State releases have noted earlier CID involvement in cases in the area, according to the Arkansas Department of Public Safety.
A fatal 2024 prom-afterparty shooting in the region also drew statewide attention, per KY3.
Victim Condition And Investigation
Officers said the wounded man was transferred to a Memphis trauma center for further treatment and remains in the intensive care unit. Investigators say the probe is active but have not released a possible motive, according to WREG.
Authorities have not released additional details on upcoming court dates or any indictment timeline. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Helena-West Helena Police Department.
