CONWAY, Ark. — Update: Conway police have arrested two for their involvement in the incident. Kelli Kennedy faces charges of disorderly conduct and public intoxication, and Chucky Don Hartwick faces felony assault and battery charges.
The Conway Police Department is currently investigating an incident that happened at the Malys Entertainment in Conway on Saturday.
Police ask for anyone with information or evidence from the incident to contact them.
There have been several social media posts online showcasing the incident, including videos taken of people saying racial slurs. Due to the graphic nature of the videos, we are not sharing those at this time.
In response to the incident, Malys Entertainment has released the following statement, "We are deeply saddened by the violent incident that occurred on Saturday night. We unequivocally condemn the acts that took place and will not stand for any form of violence or racism towards our staff or patrons. We want our community to know that we are fully cooperating with the authorities in their investigation and are taking all steps necessary to ensure Malys remains a safe and enjoyable place for all. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time."
The information about what exactly happened or what caused the incident remains limited at this time.
We have reached out to police and will update as soon as we know more.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.