Homicide — Fort Smith, AR — reported 2026-07-09

SUMMARY

A 19-year-old Fort Smith woman is being sought for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Fort Smith, AR
  • Date reported: 2026-07-09
  • Suspect: female, age 19
  • Victim(s): 1 (16-year-old Fort Smith boy)
  • Status: arrest warrant issued

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The victim was shot on the southbound on-ramp of Interstate 540 and Kelley Highway around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
  • The shooting is believed to have occurred in the 5300 block of Elm Street.
  • Jasmine Ashanti Johnston, 19, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.
  • Johnston should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.