CCSO: Man charged with murder in Friday morning shooting

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Craighead County Sheriff’s Office has released more information surrounding a Friday morning shooting.

The sheriff’s office released a statement saying that Bennie Ross was arrested and charged with first degree murder shortly after police found a person dead inside a home in the 100 block of County Road 457.

Earlier in the day, Jonesboro Police Department – which had officers assisting on the scene -- had confirmed that the shooting happened sometime before 3:30 a.m.

The victim’s name has not been released.

According to the Craighead County Jail inmate roster, Ross is a 47-year-old man. He is currently being held on a $3 million bond.

Region 8 News will continue to follow this story for new details.