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TEXARKANA, AR (KTAL/KMSS) — One person is dead and another is in custody after a shooting in Texarkana.

Texarkana Police arrested 21-year-old Xavian Banks for the shooting death of 19-year-old Gary Nichols. The victim was killed on Sunday, August 24, shortly after 11:00 p.m. at Ridge Apartments located at 701 North Oats Street.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found Nichols lying on the ground outside the complex. Multiple bystanders and officers attempted to provide aid to Nichols, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers located Banks and arrested him that same night.

He is currently being held at the Miller County Jail. The investigation is still ongoing.

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