Homicide — Fort Smith, AR — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A 19-year-old female suspect has been charged with First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Robbery in connection with a fatal shooting.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Fort Smith, AR
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: female, age 19
  • Victim(s): 1 (16-year-old male from Fort Smith)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The victim was taken to a nearby hospital following the incident but later died from his injuries.
  • Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Jasmine Ashanti Johnston, 19, of Fort Smith, charging her with First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Robbery.
  • The warrant was obtained through the Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
  • Johnston should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.
  • Police are asking anyone who sees or knows her whereabouts to refrain from approaching her and instead contact 911 immediately.