An argument over a separated couple's grandchildren preceded a shooting on Stover Street late Friday, according to new information released Monday.

The suspect in the shooting, Thomas Clarence Foster, 55, who lists a Terry Street address, was taken into custody shortly after officers responded to the scene at 502 Stover St. and charged with first-degree battery, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison, third-degree domestic battery, and first-degree criminal mischief.

He remained in custody at the Garland County Detention Center Monday on a $20,000 bond, and is set to appear in Garland County District Court on Aug. 22.

According to the probable cause affidavit released Monday, Hot Springs police responded to Stover Street around 11:30 p.m. Friday in reference to a shooting that had already occurred.

The victim, James Michael Puckett, 47, was found lying on the front porch of the Stover Street residence with multiple gunshot wounds when officers arrived, a news release said.

The homeowner stated Foster was the father and stepfather of her children, but the two have been separated a year.

She said Foster came to the residence to drop off their grandchildren, but then refused to leave.

She said she later contacted her daughter, who called her brother to come make Foster leave the property. She also contacted her boyfriend, Puckett, asking him to pick her up.

Foster's children arrived on scene and an argument ensued. As Foster was leaving the house, he allegedly struck his ex-wife, prompting his son to restrain him.

The struggle reportedly led them outside where Foster and his children continued to argue as Puckett arrived. Eventually, Foster began to make his way back to his vehicle, and his stepdaughter went back inside.

His stepdaughter noted that while inside the residence, she heard "several gunshots." She ran outside while calling the police department and discovered Puckett had been shot four times in the torso.

At that time, Puckett was reportedly still standing, struggling with Foster over the weapon. Puckett managed to trap the firearm between his legs, and Foster's stepdaughter was able to get it and remove the firearm from the area.

Foster then reportedly moved his car, blocking his son's car in the driveway to prevent him from leaving. Then he allegedly retrieved a hatchet from his vehicle and began striking his stepdaughter's Chevrolet Malibu, causing approximately $250 in damage.

A short time later officers arrived on scene and placed Foster in custody. His stepdaughter also alleged Foster struck her on the face and officers noted she had scratches on her nose and neck, and bruising to her right eye.

Local on 08/15/2017