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Matthew Garrett

Age : 31

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 05/25/2026

Location : 22000 block of AR-300

City : Roland

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : Pulaski County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during assault investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/25/2026, first responders and deputies were assisting an injured person at a location along the 22000 block of Arkansas Highway 300 in Roland. Investigators said Matthew Garrett, 31, approached emergency personnel holding a machete during the incident. Police said Garrett continued advancing toward responders, and deputies opened fire, killing him. Authorities stated Garrett was pronounced dead after the shooting. Additional details about the injured person and the events leading up to the confrontation were not immediately released. The Arkansas State Police are investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://katv.com/news/local/machete-wielding-man-killed-in-roland-officer-involved-shooting-asp-says