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Summary: Madison Jefferson, 38, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, was fatally shot on May 19, 2026, during an argument at a local residence. Authorities arrested 27-year-old Julis Jakrie Robinson Lark of Fountain Lake, charging him with second-degree murder. Deputies say Lark fired two shots from a handgun after a dispute involving his girlfriend escalated. He remains in Garland County jail on $150,000 bond.
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Hot Springs Village, Arkansas — Authorities charged a 27-year-old male with second-degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed 38-year-old Madison Jefferson during an argument at a residence here on the evening of May 19, 2026.
Garland County sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene shortly after 8 p.m. following a 911 call reporting the shooting. They found Jefferson unresponsive with two gunshot wounds to his lower back. Emergency medical personnel tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies arrested Julis Jakrie Robinson Lark within minutes. According to the probable cause affidavit, Lark told investigators that Jefferson had argued with Lark’s girlfriend earlier that day. When the disagreement flared up again, Lark grabbed his Kimber 1911 handgun and fired, striking Jefferson twice before instructing his girlfriend to call for help. Three shell casings were recovered at the scene.
Lark was booked into the Garland County jail early the next morning. A judge set his bond at $150,000. A trial date has not yet been scheduled. Second-degree murder in Arkansas carries a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison.
This case marks one of two fatal shootings that occurred in Garland County within a 24-hour period, highlighting how quickly personal conflicts can turn deadly in everyday settings. Jefferson, known to some as Matt, had ties to the area and was remembered by those who knew him as a regular member of the local community.
Investigators continue to piece together the exact sequence of events leading to the confrontation. The affidavit suggests the shooting stemmed directly from the second argument involving Lark’s girlfriend. No other suspects are being sought.
Friends and family of the victim have begun making arrangements, though details about services remain pending. The incident serves as a sobering reminder that arguments between acquaintances can escalate without warning, leaving lasting impacts on everyone involved.
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