Texarkana, Arkansas: A Little Rock defense attorney has been arrested in Texarkana, Arkansas, after police say she removed and concealed a knife following a stabbing incident involving a FedEx delivery driver.
The arrest comes after officers responded Tuesday to a reported stabbing at an EZ Mart convenience store on East 9th Street.
Stabbing Reported at EZ Mart on East 9th Street
According to the Texarkana Police Department, officers were dispatched to the EZ Mart location after receiving reports that a FedEx driver had been stabbed during an altercation.
When police arrived at the scene, investigators determined that:
- The suspect and the FedEx driver had a disagreement.
- The confrontation escalated.
- The delivery driver was stabbed during the dispute.
Authorities say the suspect dropped the knife at the scene and fled before officers arrived.
Defense Attorney Allegedly Removed Knife from Scene
Detectives later identified the suspect as being accompanied by Zoe Jackson, a defense attorney based in Little Rock.
Investigators allege that Jackson:
- Retrieved the knife from the scene after it was dropped.
- Placed the weapon inside her vehicle.
- Left the area with the physical evidence.
Police subsequently arrested Jackson on a charge of tampering with physical evidence.
She is currently being held at the Miller County Jail.
Suspect Description Released
Investigators described the primary stabbing suspect as:
- A slender Black male
- In his early 20s
As of now, police have not announced an arrest related to the individual who allegedly carried out the stabbing.
Authorities continue to search for the suspect.
Victim Hospitalized
The FedEx delivery driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officials have not released information regarding the severity of the injuries or the victim’s current condition.
Ongoing Investigation in Texarkana
Law enforcement officials have stated that the investigation remains active. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and gathering witness statements to determine the sequence of events.
The tampering charge against Jackson focuses specifically on the alleged removal and concealment of the knife, which investigators consider critical physical evidence in the case.
Further charges could be filed as the investigation develops.
Conclusion
The stabbing at an EZ Mart in Texarkana has led to the arrest of a Little Rock defense attorney on evidence tampering charges, while the suspected attacker remains at large.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspect’s whereabouts to contact the Texarkana Police Department as the investigation continues.
