In the quiet town of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, a dispute between neighbors escalated into a fatal encounter on the evening of Friday, January 31, 2025. Mark Somer Corsin Sr., a 64-year-old Caucasian male, was shot and killed outside a residence on Highway 27 North. The Pike County Sheriff's Office received a call from a woman reporting an argument between her husband and a neighbor. By the time law enforcement arrived, they discovered Mr.
Corsin suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders were unable to save him, and the Pike County Coroner pronounced him dead at the scene. Mr. Corsin, born on November 27, 1960, in Carmel, California, was a truck driver and mechanic known for his love of the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a member of the Harvest Time Assembly of God church and is survived by his wife and children. His body was taken to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine the official cause and manner of death.
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division has taken the lead in the ongoing investigation into the homicide. At this time, authorities have not released any information regarding a suspect or any arrests that may have been made in connection with the shooting. The circumstances leading up to the argument and the identity of the neighbor involved have not been publicly disclosed as the investigation continues.
