At least one person was killed and 28 others wounded, including children, in a shooting outside a car show in Arkansas, US on Saturday, police said.

Iran Press/America: The US faces increasing armed violence, and every year thousands of people lose their lives or get wounded by gunshot attacks. Based on official statistics there are around 270 to 300 million guns in the US, which is almost one gun for every American. 

Now in Arkansas, state troopers were dispatched to the Dumas car show around 7:25 p.m. following a report of gunfire, according to state police.

The incident happened at the Dumas "HoodNic" car show, an event held to raise funds for children in the community.

According to authorities, two individuals exchanged gunfire leaving one person dead and 28 injured including 6 children who were taken to Children's hospital for treatment.

The deceased victim has been identified as Cameron Shaffer, 23, of Jacksonville.

One person was in custody and a search was underway for another shooter.

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