Pine Bluff, Arkansas – A man accused of shooting at a woman and her young son in Pine Bluff was taken into custody after a tense standoff involving local police, specialized officers, and federal authorities.
According to officials, Pine Bluff Police officers responded on May 20, 2026, to a home located at 1316 West 23rd Street after receiving reports that a male suspect had fired shots at a female victim and her child. By the time officers arrived at the scene, the suspect had already fled.
Investigators identified the suspect as Corey Stevenson, who authorities said was already wanted by Pine Bluff detectives in connection with previous incidents. Officials did not immediately release additional information about the woman or child involved, including whether anyone suffered injuries during the shooting incident.
As detectives began working to locate Stevenson, authorities received information about his whereabouts. Law enforcement agencies quickly coordinated a response involving Pine Bluff detectives, patrol officers, VCAT officers, and members of the U.S. Marshals Service. Federal authorities were also searching for Stevenson because of an absconding warrant that had already been issued against him.
Suspect Surrenders After Negotiations
Police established a perimeter around the residence where Stevenson was believed to be hiding. Negotiators were called to the scene and spent roughly an hour communicating with him while officers secured the area.
Authorities said Stevenson eventually exited the residence on his own and surrendered peacefully without further incident.
Following the arrest, officials confirmed Stevenson would be booked into the Jefferson County jail for both the latest incident and several previous cases for which he was already wanted.
The list of charges connected to the arrest is extensive. According to police, Stevenson is expected to face two counts of aggravated assault along with charges of Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree, Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons, Battery in the Second Degree, Fleeing, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.
Investigators also noted that additional charges may still be filed as the case continues to develop.
