3 people in critical condition following Tuesday afternoon shooting in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Update 8:30 p.m.:

Three people are in critical but stable condition after being shot near a cemetery south of downtown Tuesday afternoon, Little Rock police said.

According to police, officers responded to the 2400 block of Booker Street following shots being reported around 3:10 p.m.

Police said the three victims showed up to area hospitals with gunshot wounds.

There was no word on what led to the shooting or a description of a suspect, though authorities said more details would be released later.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact (501) 371-4636.

Original story:

Little Rock police have confirmed that three people have been shot in an area south of downtown Little Rock.

According to a post from the agency's social media account, the incident happened near the 2400 block of Booker Street.

Two people are currently in critical condition and one person has non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.

The department said they will release more information as it becomes available.