Authorities Investigate Fatal Shooting in Independence County

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Independence County authorities arrested two people after a deadly shooting last night. Sheriff Shawn Stephens stated  in a news release that 33-year-old Michael Bryant was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the White River Medical Center where he later died. The shooting happened on Highway 69 between Moorefield and Sulphur Rock. Authorities were called the scene just before 9 p.m. Alex Brosius and Jesse Shoemaker were taken into custody. Both are under investigation and the case will be turned over to the prosecuting attorney for formal charges.