17-year-old arrested, charged with first-degree murder in connection with fatal Camden shooting

Arkansas – Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division arrested a Camden juvenile in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on October 19, 2025.

At around 5:45 p.m., officers with the Camden Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment in Fort Lookout Manor.

Upon arrival, officers found 22-year-old Kimaria Wilson of Camden suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Despite emergency life-saving efforts, Wilson was pronounced deceased at approximately 8:30 p.m. by the Ouachita County Coroner.

Following a request from the Camden Police Department, state police investigators began a homicide investigation.

On October 21, 2025, Special Agents arrested 17-year-old Makya McClain of Camden on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with Wilson’s death.

McClain was transported to the Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Facility in Pine Bluff for booking.

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