The man accused of killing four people in a mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store is now facing a civil lawsuit filed by one of the women injured in the attack.
The lawsuit, filed last week in state court, marks the first legal action against Travis Eugene Posey, who has been charged with four counts of capital murder and 11 counts of attempted capital murder in connection with the June 21 shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas. Posey has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is currently being held without bond.
Civil Lawsuit Filed by Injured Victim
Brittney Sullivent, one of the victims who was injured in the shooting, and her husband, Jeromy Sullivent, are seeking monetary damages to cover medical expenses, lost earnings, and other costs resulting from the attack. The lawsuit describes how Brittney Sullivent was shot in the head and arm as Posey fired at her vehicle in the store’s parking lot. Her injuries have resulted in hearing loss, permanent disfigurement, and the need for ongoing medical procedures.
Posey, who has declared indigency, is being represented by public defenders in his criminal case. However, Gregg Parrish, the executive director of the Arkansas Public Defender Commission, confirmed that his office could not represent Posey in the civil lawsuit.
Details of the Shooting
On June 21, Posey allegedly carried out a mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store, armed with a 12-gauge shotgun, a pistol, and a bandolier filled with extra shotgun rounds. Authorities say Posey fired most, if not all, of the rounds using the shotgun. He began his attack by shooting at people in the parking lot before entering the store and firing “indiscriminately” at customers and employees. Multiple gunshot victims were discovered both inside the store and in the parking lot.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
Prosecutors and police have yet to identify a motive for Posey’s actions. His next court appearance is not scheduled until October. As the criminal case progresses, the civil lawsuit filed by the Sullivent family adds another layer of legal challenges for Posey, who is already facing the potential of a capital murder conviction.
