A shooting incident outside a VFW in Magnolia in Southern Arkansas claims two lives over the weekend.Columbia County authorities say one of those killed was a football player for Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. 23 year old Brandon Hobdy of Garland, Texas was shot as was a former S.A.U. student 24 year old Wayne Payton.

The two were outside the VFW when shots rang out and they were hit by the gunfire. The investigation into the fatal incident is continuing and no arrests have been made as of yet.

University officials said the event at the hall was not school related. A candlelight vigil was held last night at the Mulerider football stadium.

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