Chairman Gwatney fatally shot at Democratic Party HQ

Democratic Party of Arkansas Chairman Bill Gwatney has been shot at the Democratic Party Headquarters this morning in downtown Little Rock. I'll post info as it comes -- I'm here at the headquarters.

Update (1:00 p.m.): Suspect Tim Johnson, 50, of Searcy is confirmed dead after a shootout in Sheridan. The Arkansas Capitol was briefly placed on lockdown following the incident.

Update II (4:20 p.m.): Chairman Gwatney died as a result of injuries he sustained from these gunshot wounds. God bless him.