Samuel Todd Wood was a 16-year-old student at Junction City High School who died from gun violence on Friday, May 19, 2023, in Junction City, Arkansas. Born January 5, 2007, in Ruston, Louisiana, he lived in Lillie, Louisiana. Funeral services were held May 24, 2023, at Bethel Baptist Church with interment at Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City.

Samuel, known as Sam, loved the outdoors and was happiest fishing, hunting, mud riding, boating, and working on motorcycles, ATVs, jeeps, and four-wheel drives. Family and friends remember his adventurous spirit and the time he spent with cousins and friends. There is no information about arrests or suspects, and his sister has publicly appealed for answers.

If anyone knew Sam or saw anything relevant around May 19, 2023, please share what you know.