SPRINGDALE — A shooting incident early Thursday in a fast food restaurant parking lot was the result of a civilian trying to take matters into his own hands rather than calling police, according to a Friday news release from the Springdale Police Department.

Police received a 911 call about 2 a.m. Thursday, and the caller later informed dispatchers that another individual had fired a shot at him while he was in his vehicle near the Whattaburger at 4172 Elm Springs Road.

Officers responded and contacted the caller who reported a man in a silver or gray pickup had shot at him. No injuries were reported, but officers located damage consistent with a gunshot to the caller’s vehicle and found a bullet.

Springdale Fire Department and EMS also responded to evaluate a juvenile in the caller’s v

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