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Olanda Bender

Case from Marianna, AR dated May 27, 2023

Victim Details

Olanda Bender

Male

Black / African American

Marianna

AR

2023-05-27

37

Olanda

Bender

06/22/2026

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On Saturday, May 27, 2023, a shooting occurred in the parking lot of the O'Reilly Auto Parts on Chestnut Street in Marianna, Arkansas. The incident happened around 11 p.m. and resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to four others.

Olanda Bender, a 37-year-old resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas, was among the victims. He was transported to Forrest City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. His body has since been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Labor ...
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  • Arkansas Times: At least 6 dead, 9 injured across state in holiday weekend violence
  • WREG.com: 1 dead, 4 injured following shooting in Marianna, Arkansas
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    I’ve been following the Marianna shooting pretty closely, and I can’t stop thinking about the im... ...Read More
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