Authorities in Arkansas have apprehended a 15-year-old male in connection with a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a teenager. The horrifying discovery unfolded over the weekend, sending shockwaves through the community.

Emergency responders were dispatched to a residence on Pryor Drive following reports of a structure fire on Saturday, Feb. 10. Upon arrival, they made a grisly find: one victim was found deceased from an apparent gunshot wound, while two others, also with gunshot wounds, were discovered within the premises.

The victims have been identified as Jacob Martin Sr., aged 47, Dara Martin, aged 53, and Aleah Martin, aged 16, according to sources. The nature of their relationship to the suspect remains undisclosed at this time.

Saline County Sheriff’s Office investigators swiftly identified the 15-year-old as a person of interest. Following an interrogation, the teenager was placed under arrest on charges including capital murder, arson, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with physical evidence. Notably, the suspect, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, is being detained without bond and is expected to face charges as an adult.

The arrest has brought some semblance of closure to a community reeling from the devastating loss. However, many questions linger as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.