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Tommy Ray Sevier

Age : 46

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 04/12/2026

Location : State Highway 296

City : Texarkana

County : Miller

State : Arkansas

Agency : Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, Arkansas State Police

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/12/2026, a state trooper initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 296 after identifying the driver as Tommy Ray Sevier, who had an active felony warrant. Texarkana Arkansas police officers responded to assist. Sevier remained inside the vehicle and did not comply with repeated commands to exit. During the encounter, shots were fired. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is conducting the investigation and will submit findings to the Miller County Prosecuting Attorney.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/apr/13/texarkana-police-officer-fatally-shoots-man/
https://www.ksla.com/2026/04/14/arkansas-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-east-texarkana/