ASP: Suspect surrenders following fatal gunfight

Published: May. 3, 2022 at 12:45 PM CDT|Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 5:58 PM CDT
AUGUSTA, Ark. (KAIT) - A Woodruff County man has surrendered to state police following a gunfight that left one person dead.
Anfernee Neal, 25, is charged with 1st-degree murder in connection with the death of Jaquale Mitchell, 27.
Arkansas State Police said Tuesday the shooting happened around 5 p.m. May 2 outside of a Fairfield Street apartment in Augusta.
Witnesses told officers Neal and Mitchell were arguing when they began shooting at each other.
Mitchell was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Neal surrendered to state police Tuesday evening and has been transported to the Woodruff County Jail, according to a news release.
Region 8 News will continue to follow this story for new information.
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