Authorities give new details in Conway mass shooting, suspects named

CONWAY, Ark. (KATV) — In a press conference on Friday, the Conway Police Department gave an update on the investigation into what led up to a deadly mass shooting on April 13th.

Investigators have announced that two suspects are in custody and two others are wanted in connection with the shooting.

Authorities say 20-year-old Ryan Goins of Pine Bluff and 19-year-old Tyler Ferris of Conway are currently in custody.

Goins faces 11 counts of Aggravated Assault, while Ferris is charged with two counts of Capital Murder, one count of Terrorism, and nine counts of Attempted Capital Murder.

Police are actively searching for 21-year-old Keydrick Johnson and 18-year-old Kamarie Johnson of Conway, both wanted on charges of two counts of Capital Murder, one count of Terrorism, and nine counts of Attempted Capital Murder.

The Conway Police Department confirmed that 11 victims were shot at 5th Avenue Park on April 13. Police say 73 rounds were fired from seven different weapons.

Two of these people were killed, while the other 9 were injured, police confirmed.

The shooting resulted in the deaths of Tatayana Penister, 24, from England, Arkansas, and Demetrius Feemster II, 23, from Little Rock.

Mayor Bart Castleberry expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, saying, "I'm a father. I'm a grandfather. I cannot imagine the loss that the family feels for these two young lives, 23 and 24 years old."

He assured residents that the city is taking steps to prevent such incidents in the future, emphasizing that the event was organized by an out-of-town promoter and did not reflect the values of Conway.

As the investigation continues, city officials are urging patience and cooperation from the community.

If you have information on the whereabouts of any of the wanted individuals, please contact the Conway Police Department at 501-450-6120 or call 911.