A man was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, during a private gathering in Fordyce, Arkansas. The Fordyce Police Department reported that officers responded to the scene around 3:00 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. The incident occurred at a residence where a 40th birthday celebration was taking place.
Upon arrival, officers found an adult male inside the home suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was later identified as Jerron Lucus Sr., a man well-known in the Fordyce community. He was also known by the nickname “Big Black”. Police have not released the exact street address of the shooting, only confirming it as the location of a private birthday party.
Jerron Lucus Sr. was pronounced dead at the scene. The Fordyce Police Department has stated that a suspect in the shooting remains at large. The investigation is active and ongoing, but authorities have not released any details regarding a possible motive or a description of the suspect being sought.
The sudden violence has left the victim’s family and the local community in a state of profound grief and shock. Family and friends are struggling to understand how a celebratory gathering turned tragic. The silence from potential witnesses in the days following the shooting has added to the family’s pain as they await answers and justice.
Law enforcement is actively gathering information and has made a public appeal for assistance. Anyone with information about the shooting of Jerron Lucus Sr. is urged to contact the Fordyce Police Department directly at 870-352-2111. No further details about the progress of the investigation have been released to the public.
The fatal shooting marks a tragic loss for the city of Fordyce. As the police continue their investigation, the community mourns a man remembered by his nickname and his presence, whose life was ended by gun violence during what was meant to be a night of celebration.