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1 dead after gunfight in Augusta, suspect surrenders

A Woodruff County man was shot and killed on Monday, May 2 outside of an apartment in Augusta.

WOODRUFF COUNTY, Ark. —

According to the Arkansas State Police, a Woodruff County man was shot and killed on Monday, May 2 outside of an apartment in Augusta.

Police say there was an exchange of gunfire that occurred about 5 p.m. outside an apartment on Fairfield Street.

Jaquale Mitchell, 27, of Augusta died a short time later at a local hospital. 

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

Neal later surrendered to police Tuesday afternoon and has been taken to the Woodruff County Jail.

He is charged with first degree murder.

The is an ongoing investigation.

We will update this article with more information as it becomes available.

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