A fatal shooting outside a convenience store in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on the night of Friday, February 20, 2026, has left a 21-year-old man dead and two others injured, prompting an urgent investigation by local police.
Officers with the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of South Blake Street, at the Two Brothers One Stop located at 2215 S. Blake St. Upon arrival, they discovered 21-year-old Markeise Gipson lying unresponsive in the parking lot suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
In addition to Gipson, officers found two other men who had also been struck by gunfire. Both were transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center, where they were listed in stable condition with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the death and is working alongside police as the investigation unfolds.
According to investigators, the suspects involved in the shooting were last seen driving a distinctive gray wide-body Dodge Charger with a black roof, a spoiler, and a hood scoop. Police have stated that the motive behind the shooting remains undetermined and that the investigation is in its early stages. No arrests have been announced, and authorities are actively seeking information from the public.
The Pine Bluff Police Department has released multiple contact numbers for anyone with information about the homicide. Tips can be directed to the detective office tip line at 870-730-2106, the detective office at 870-730-2090, or the dispatch center at 870-541-5300. The area around Two Brothers One Stop on South Blake Street was secured as a crime scene while investigators processed evidence and interviewed potential witnesses.
Markeise Gipson’s death marks another tragic loss for the Pine Bluff community, which has been grappling with incidents of gun violence. His family has been notified of his passing and now faces the painful process of mourning a young life cut short. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about the gray Dodge Charger or the events leading up to the shooting to come forward and assist in bringing those responsible to justice.