Two people were found dead following a shooting in Rogers on Monday night, according to Rogers Police Department. Officials said they have identified and are in contact with a person of interest but confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. near the 1200 block of South 16th Street, close to the western edge of Rogers near the Pinnacle Hills area. Officers responding to reports of shots fired discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Rogers Police Chief Jay McClish stated the investigation remains active and is being treated as a homicide case. While police have not released the victims’ names or ages, they confirmed both were adults known to law enforcement. The department has not disclosed a motive or any arrests related to the incident.
Authorities emphasized that there is no risk to the wider community. A person of interest—whose identity the police have not made public—has been cooperative, and the department continues to collect evidence and interview witnesses in the area.
The scene was secured for several hours as detectives from the Rogers Police Major Crimes Unit collected forensic evidence. Officers canvassed nearby homes and businesses around the intersection of South 16th Street and South Elm Street to gather surveillance footage and take statements from potential witnesses. The area is a mixed residential and commercial zone, with several small businesses and apartment complexes.
This shooting marks a rare but serious violent incident in Rogers, which has generally experienced steady public safety improvements over the past several years through coordinated law enforcement efforts and community programs. However, the incident has renewed discussions about public safety and the availability of mental health and conflict resolution resources in Northwest Arkansas.
Rogers City Manager Rick Owen expressed condolences to the families affected and reiterated the city’s commitment to maintaining a safe environment. “Our hearts go out to the families and friends of those lost in this tragedy,” Owen said. “The city is fully supporting the police department’s investigation, and we will continue to work on strategies to prevent violence.”
Local residents near the shooting site reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a heightened police presence late Monday evening. Some described the area as usually quiet, underscoring the impact the shooting has had on neighbors in this part of Rogers, which is not far from key retail and residential hubs like Pinnacle Hills.
The Rogers Police Department encourages anyone with information related to the shooting to contact their tip line. Officers are also reminding residents to report suspicious activity promptly to help prevent future incidents.
The two deaths bring attention to the challenges Rogers faces amid steady population growth in Benton County, where law enforcement agencies are balancing crime prevention with accommodating increasing community needs. While no patterns have been established linking this shooting to prior incidents, police continue to investigate all possible connections.
This case is being worked jointly with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State Police. Authorities say the cooperation across agencies remains critical to resolving violent crimes efficiently.
Details remain limited as the investigation progresses. Rogers Police have promised to release additional information as soon as it can be shared publicly without compromising the case.
Source: 5News KFSM
