A 19-year-old McGehee resident has been arrested following an investigation into a drive-by shooting incident that occurred near a home in Kelso.
On Monday, May 19th, a resident reported to the Desha County Sheriff’s Office that someone had fired a gun toward their home from a moving vehicle. The resident identified the suspect as Tristan Bell.
Investigator Alan Hernandez immediately began an investigation, interviewing several area residents and possible witnesses. Through those interviews, it was determined that the incident took place on Friday, May 16th. According to the findings, Bell was a passenger in an SUV when he allegedly discharged a 9mm handgun in the direction of the residence.
Bell was interviewed by Investigator Hernandez on Thursday, May 22nd. Following the interview, Bell was arrested and charged with Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm From a Vehicle and Unauthorized Use of Another Person’s Property to Facilitate Certain Crimes—both Class B felonies under Arkansas law.
A search warrant was later executed at Bell’s residence in McGehee, where investigators recovered the firearm believed to have been used in the incident.
“I appreciate the swift investigation by Investigator Hernandez,” said Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant. “This kind of foolishness and disregard for the safety of our citizens will not be tolerated.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released further information regarding potential additional charges or other individuals involved.
