Arkansas State Police make arrest tied to Interstate 40 shooting in North Little Rock

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas State Police have made an arrest after a man was injured in a shooting on Interstate 40 on Monday.

Authorities said troopers responded to a shooting at the 156-mile marker on westbound I-40 near the Springhill exit around 2:45 p.m.

When they arrived, the troopers said they found a man with minor injuries and a tractor-trailer with a shattered window. Investigators said they also found a bullet lodged in a closet in the truck.

Upon reviewing the truck’s dash cam footage, investigators said they were able to identify the suspect vehicle, later locating it at a Jacksonville apartment complex.

ASP agents said they executed a search warrant at the apartment and found the suspect, 21-year-old Al’Khaliq Rogers, along with three firearms, one of which they noted was stolen, illegal marijuana, multiple drum magazines for a rifle & pistols and a bulletproof vest.

Authorities said they then arrested Rogers and transported him to the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility.

According to officials, Rogers is facing multiple charges, including committing a terroristic act, first-degree battery, unlawful discharge of a firearm, simultaneous possession of firearms and narcotics, possession with intent to deliver and theft by receiving.

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