De Queen Double Homicide

De Queen Police Department is investigating a potential double homicide which took place in De Queen last night. According to the De Queen PD, officers were dispatched around 6 PM Tuesday night to a residence on the north side of the city at 299 Highway 71 North in reference to a man entering the home and armed with a gun. Upon arrival the bodies of two deceased individuals were found inside the home. Both bodies have since been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for autopsies. Authorities say the investigation remains open and that there is no current threat to the community. No other details are available at this time. Agencies assisting in the investigation include the Arkansas State Police, South Central Drug Task Force and the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office.