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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (BFMG) — A 19-year-old man is in custody after allegedly attacking two people at a Fayetteville homeless shelter, leaving both victims in critical condition, according to local police.
Officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to a reported assault early Saturday morning, May 25, at the 7Hills Homeless Center. When they arrived, they found two individuals suffering from severe head injuries.
The suspect, identified as Jayden Leming, 19, is accused of striking the victims with a blunt weapon while they were sleeping. Investigators say the incident was captured on the shelter’s surveillance footage.
During a police interview, Leming reportedly stated that he had been “given a weapon and instructed to attack” the victims, though authorities have not yet confirmed any further motive or additional suspects according to 5News.
Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital, where they remain in critical condition.
Leming was booked into the Washington County Detention Center and is being held on a $750,000 bond. He faces two counts of attempted murder. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 30.
Stay with BFMG for updates on this developing story.
