OCTOBER 3, 2022

A Gould woman died yesterday (Sunday, October 2nd) during a domestic disturbance and shooting incident at her home where three others were wounded.  Local authorities have requested the Arkansas State Police to investigate the incident that occurred shortly after 8 AM at 103 Pope Street.

Willie Mae Sanders, 82, was pronounced dead at the scene.  Tasha Hensley, 38, who lived at the residence and Terrence Loudermilk, 48, who’s address is uncertain, were both wounded and transported to a Little Rock hospital.  Hensley was last reported to be in stable condition, while Loudermilk was in surgery late yesterday.

Tony R. Lewis, 55, also a resident at the scene of the shooting, was wounded and taken into custody by Gould police.  Lewis was treated and released by doctors at a Pine Bluff hospital and is now incarcerated at the Lincoln County Detention Center in Star City.  Lewis is charged with capital murder.

State police special agents have recovered numerous firearms from the residence and are continuing their investigation today.

Sanders’ body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory where the cause and manner of death will be determined.