Three Arrested Following Shooting Incident That Injured 9-Year-Old Child
On Sunday, November 1st, 2026, at approximately 12:56 p.m., officers with the Hope Police Department received a call regarding a shooting in the 300 block of East 14th Street.
While responding to the initial call, officers received an additional report of a person who had been shot in the 400 block of East 14th Street.
Upon arriving at a residence in the 400 block of East 14th Street, officers discovered a 9-year-old female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The subsequent investigation revealed that the shooting originated in the 300 block of East 14th Street, where individuals inside a vehicle traveling along the roadway exchanged gunfire with individuals in the yard of a residence.
Investigators determined that the 9-year-old child was not involved in the incident but was struck by a stray bullet during the exchange of gunfire.
The child was transported to a local hospital for treatment and was later airlifted to another medical facility for further care.
As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been arrested:
Angel Romero, 18, of Hope, Arkansas, charged with Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle.
Caden Brown, 20, of Hope, Arkansas, charged with Battery in the First Degree and Terroristic Act.
A 14-year-old juvenile male, charged with Battery in the First Degree and Terroristic Act.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges and arrests may be forthcoming.
The Hope Police Department takes incidents involving gun violence very seriously, particularly when innocent bystanders, including children, are placed in danger. We remain committed to thoroughly investigating this incident and holding those responsible accountable. The Hope Police Department would also like to send their thoughts and prayers to the young lady that was injured during this incident.
