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On September 30, 2024, Little Rock Police initiated a high-speed pursuit after observing a driver running a red light and driving recklessly through the city. The chase escalated until the driver crashed and the vehicle exploded, killing the individual. The incident is under investigation by the Arkansas State Police, but no information about the individual has been released. The crash was not included in the Arkansas Department of Safety's Fatal Crash Summary page, possibly due to the case being shielded from public view while under investigation.
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The investigation is being handled by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2024/sep/27/little-rock-police-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-wreck-17/

On September 27, 2024, Little Rock Police initiated a high-speed pursuit after observing a driver allegedly operating a vehicle erratically. The chase escalated until the driver crashed, and the vehicle caught fire, killing the individual. The crash remains under investigation by the Little Rock Police Department.
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The investigation is being handled by the Little Rock Police Department.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/sep/27/little-rock-police-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-wreck-17/

On September 19, 2024, Clifford James Griffin, a 27-year-old from Maumelle, was killed in a crash while driving his Jeep southbound on Interstate 430 (I-430). West Memphis police had initiated a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle that was driving the wrong way on the interstate. The fleeing vehicle collided with Griffin's vehicle, causing the fatal crash. The driver of the evading vehicle, who had been attempting to flee from police, was severely injured and transported to the hospital. Griffin was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The investigation is being handled by the West Memphis Police Department.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.kait8.com/2024/09/19/road-construction-worker-hit-killed-during-police-chase/
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/one-dead-another-wounded-after-being-hit-by-car-in-high-speed-chase-ardot-says/article_18bd537a-769f-11ef-a014-13f6fc9847be.html
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/crime/little-rock-murder-charge-wrong-way-crash/91-95503f1f-6a3c-4a87-81bb-6769728dca24

On September 10, 2024, Springdale Police Department initiated a high-speed pursuit after spotting a vehicle driving the wrong way on I-49 in Fayetteville. The vehicle, traveling head-on in the wrong direction, reached speeds exceeding 100 mph. The pursuit escalated until the vehicle crashed. The driver, identified as 26-year-old Rokson Kabua, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The investigation is being handled by the Springdale Police Department.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

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On August 29, 2024, Pike County deputies responded to a call regarding a woman, later identified as 40-year-old Jennifer Provence, who was reportedly armed with a knife. When deputies arrived at the scene on Highway 84 West, they encountered Provence, who allegedly refused to drop the knife. Deputies fired upon her, resulting in her death at the scene.
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The investigation into the incident is being handled by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.kark.com/crime/arkansas-state-police-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-pike-county/

On 08/01/2024, a man staying at Eagle Suites in Conway was reportedly seen breaking into a vehicle and later emerged holding a firearm. Law enforcement officers responded by initiating a standoff at the hotel. SWAT teams were called in, and the situation escalated over several hours. When officers decided to forcibly enter the room, they found the man unresponsive, having died from a gunshot wound, which appeared to be self-inflicted. The incident is under investigation by the Arkansas State Police.

https://katv.com/news/local/ongoing-investigation-after-firearm-theft-leads-to-standoff-gun-shooting-swat-negotiation-forcibly-enter
https://arkansasnewsnetwork.com/conway-news/standoff-at-eagle-suites-ends-with-suspect-dead/
https://ground.news/article/standoff-at-eagle-suites-ends-with-suspect-dead

On 07/27/2024, 52-year-old Jason Rogers barricaded himself inside a residence on Carney Drive, holding two hostages, including his 14-year-old daughter Claire McDaniel. Officers from White Hall Police Department, Arkansas State Police, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies surrounded the house, with SWAT teams on scene. During the standoff, Rogers shot both of his hostages, including Claire, before turning the weapon on himself. The event ended with all three individuals deceased. The incident is under investigation by the Arkansas State Police.

https://www.kark.com/crime/three-people-dead-after-white-hall-armed-standoff-saturday/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jul/27/father-kills-2-hostages-including-daughter-then-shoots-himself/
https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/armed-standoff-in-white-hall-leads-to-3-deaths/

On 07/27/2024, 52-year-old Jason Rogers barricaded himself inside a residence on Carney Drive, holding his wife, Patrice McDaniel, and their daughter Claire McDaniel hostage. Officers from the White Hall Police Department, Arkansas State Police, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies surrounded the house, with SWAT teams also deployed. During the standoff, Rogers shot both hostages, including Patrice, before fatally shooting himself. The tragic incident ended with all three individuals deceased. The investigation is being handled by the Arkansas State Police.
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Investigation Lead: Arkansas State Police
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.kark.com/crime/three-people-dead-after-white-hall-armed-standoff-saturday/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jul/27/father-kills-2-hostages-including-daughter-then-shoots-himself/
https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/armed-standoff-in-white-hall-leads-to-3-deaths/

On 07/27/2024, 52-year-old Jason Rogers barricaded himself inside a home on Carney Drive in White Hall, holding his wife, Patrice McDaniel, and daughter, Claire McDaniel, hostage. Officers from the White Hall Police Department, Arkansas State Police, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene, deploying SWAT teams to manage the standoff. After hours of negotiation, Rogers shot and killed both hostages before turning the gun on himself. The investigation is being led by the Arkansas State Police..
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Investigation Lead: Arkansas State Police
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.kark.com/crime/three-people-dead-after-white-hall-armed-standoff-saturday/
https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/armed-standoff-in-white-hall-leads-to-3-deaths/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jul/27/father-kills-2-hostages-including-daughter-then-shoots-himself/

On 07/25/2024, Arkansas State Police responded to reports of a standoff at a mobile RV home on E Walnut St in DeValls Bluff. The individual, Darrell Lawayne Esau II, allegedly barricaded himself inside the residence after police arrived to arrest him for unspecified charges. During the ensuing four-hour standoff, Esau fired at least 169 rounds at officers. Despite unknown tactical measures undertaken by law enforcement, police ultimately shot and killed Esau. The investigation is being led by the Arkansas State Police.
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Investigation Lead: Arkansas State Police
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.kark.com/crime/arkansas-state-police-responding-to-reports-of-standoff-in-prairie-county/
https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2024/jul/26/police-name-suspect-killed-by-officers-thursday/

On 07/21/2024, Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) initiated a pursuit of Michael W. Hollis II, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist. The chase ended when Hollis crashed his motorcycle at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Arkansas Boulevard, resulting in his death. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, but it is known that it occurred during the police pursuit. The investigation is being led by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.

https://www.ksla.com/2024/07/21/man-dies-fatal-motorcycle-crash-following-pursuit/

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2024/jul/26/1-motorcyclist-who-died-in-texarkana-wreck-was/

Bentonville police officers were dispatched after a 911 call reported Nathaniel Mark Crabtree assaulting two females at an address on SW Castlewood St. Officer Omri-Andrew Nutt responded to the scene. Upon arrival, an encounter ensued that led to the officer shooting and killing Crabtree. Arkansas State Police are handling the investigation into the incident.
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Investigation: The Arkansas State Police is overseeing the investigation.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.4029tv.com/article/bentonville-officer-shoots-kills-suspect/61578714
https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-state-police-investigating-shooting-bentonville/527-a4348d9d-bd18-48a3-9e93-0954e8b173d0
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jul/12/bentonville-officer-shoots-kills-man/

A US Marshals Task Force arrived at an RV Park to arrest Paul Willhite for unknown reasons. They allege that he raised a weapon. They shot and killed him.

https://www.kfvs12.com/video/2024/06/27/victim-identified-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/

On March 12, 2024, Springdale Police Officer Danny Wright responded to a disturbance involving Dimitri Edward Calvert, who was reportedly armed with a knife. Officer Wright commanded Calvert multiple times to drop the knife, threatening him with a pointed gun. Calvert, who had known mental health issues, was escalated by the interaction. Despite his parents' pleas to de-escalate the situation, Officer Wright shot and killed Calvert in front of them. The tragic event has led to public outcry, with the Calvert family asserting that the situation could have been resolved without lethal force.
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The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhkXbE7WZOg

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/crime/family-dimitri-calvert-held-vigil/527-d17f90f5-a9f3-4f8d-b447-9d771eff57d5

On April 11, 2024, Hempstead County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived at a location in Columbus to serve a warrant for Randy Aaron May. Authorities allege that May was armed with a machete when they approached. Police shot and killed May during the arrest. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2024/apr/12/arkansas-state-police-investigating-officer/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/apr/12/hempstead-county-man-fatally-shot-by-sheriffs/?crime

On April 6, 2024, police responded to a report of an individual who crashed his SUV into a massage parlor at the Lewis Crossing Shopping Center in Conway, Arkansas. The man barricaded himself inside a business at the shopping center, armed with a firearm. The Conway Police Department, including a SWAT team, responded to the scene. During negotiations, the individual fired shots at officers. Police returned fire, striking the man. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
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The investigation into this incident is being led by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://abc17news.com/news/national/police-in-arkansas-fatally-shoot-man-who-barricaded-himself-at-a-shopping-mall/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/swat-team-responding-arkansas-shopping-mall-police-public-108944718

On April 1, 2024, at around 9:30 p.m., Arkansas State Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Courtney Ridgeway, 28, of Smyrna, Tennessee, on Interstate 40 near Exit 265 in Crittenden County. Ridgeway failed to stop, leading police to escalate the pursuit. The chase reached speeds exceeding 100 mph over a span of approximately two miles before Ridgeway lost control of her vehicle. She crashed into a ditch on a gravel road, and was pronounced deceased at the scene around 10:45 p.m. Two passengers in the vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
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This incident highlights the dangers of fleeing from law enforcement, with Arkansas State Police urging the public to avoid such reckless behavior.
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The investigation is being handled by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/04/02/woman-dies-crash-after-evading-asp-high-speed-pursuit-state-officials-say/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/tennessee-woman-dies-in-car-crash-after-arkansas-state-police-chase-in-crittenden/522-e8d4b42e-1d55-4389-b206-d71ad6a5edfe

On March 19, 2024, federal ATF agents served a search warrant at Bryan Malinowski’s home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Malinowski allegedly shot at the agents during the raid, striking one agent. In response, agents returned fire, fatally wounding Malinowski. The injured agent was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Malinowski died from his injuries on March 21. Authorities were investigating his involvement in illegal firearm sales, as he had allegedly resold firearms without proper licensing.
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The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://nypost.com/2024/03/21/us-news/bill-hillary-clinton-airport-exec-bryan-malinowski-brain-dead-not-expected-to-survive-after-federal-agent-shooting-in-arkansas/
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/crime/bryan-malinowski-death-atf-shootout-little-rock/91-e28d3d88-56d4-41de-9f98-d8b91ab25eb0

On March 11, 2024, Hot Springs police initiated a traffic stop on Jody Lyn Lewis. After stopping the vehicle, Lewis exited and engaged in a shootout with officers. The officers returned fire, fatally shooting Lewis. The incident prompted an investigation by the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (ASP-CID).
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The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.hotsr.com/news/2024/mar/11/officer-suspect-shot-during-traffic-stop-on/

On March 9, 2024, officers from the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office pursued a vehicle suspected to be stolen. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed, resulting in the death of the driver, Willis Kelvin. The incident prompted an investigation by the Arkansas State Police.
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The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/alma-man-dead-after-crash-in-sebastian-county/
https://www.4029tv.com/article/1-person-dead-after-car-crash-in-fort-smith/60146533

On March 2, 2024, officers from the Eureka Springs Police Department responded to a disturbance call at the Rowdy Beaver Den. Upon finding Christopher Vanschoick in a car in the parking lot, a confrontation ensued. During the altercation, police shot and killed Vanschoick. The investigation is currently being handled by the Arkansas State Police.
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The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.ky3.com/2024/03/02/police-investigate-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-eureka-springs-ark/

Arkansas State Police tried to arrest Mallory Termain Lawson for raping a 13-year-old girl. He fled and police initiated a chase. Spike strips were deployed, puncturing all 4 tires. He crashed and jumped off an overpass. He sustained severe injuries and died.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eACdoiXxbQ8

On February 11, 2024, an off-duty officer, Brett Williams of the Trumann Police Department, shot and killed Stephen Hunter Allen during a personal dispute at 61 County Road 506 in Monette, Arkansas. The shooting is under investigation by the Craighead County Sheriff's Office.
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The investigation is being led by the Craighead County Sheriff's Office.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.kait8.com/2024/02/12/sheriffs-office-off-duty-police-officer-responsible-deadly-shooting/

On January 13, 2024, Arkansas State Police pursued a speeding Dodge Charger, which crossed into the path of a vehicle driven by David Michael Pemberton, a food delivery driver. Pemberton was killed in the resulting crash. His brother has since launched a petition calling for investigations into police chases due to the frequent deaths caused by these pursuits.
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The investigation is being led by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.fox16.com/crime/fayetteville-man-fleeing-arkansas-state-police-causes-fatal-crash/
https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/brother-of-bystander-killed-in-police-pursuit-creates-petition/

On January 11, 2024, Maumelle Police Department officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in Maumelle, Arkansas. Upon arrival, officers encountered an individual who refused to cooperate with unknown commands. Police escalated a standoff involving MPD and Arkansas State Police, during which police opened fire and killed the man. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation. The Arkansas State Police have taken over the investigation, and their findings will be reviewed by the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/asp-investigate-standoff-maumelle-police-one-dead/91-a961a5df-79a9-4ecd-9381-007409cd61aa
https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/asp-investigating-deadly-standoff-in-maumelle/
https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/one-dead-after-standoff-with-maumelle-police/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jan/11/arkansas-state-police-investigating-fatal-maumelle-standoff/

On January 11, 2024, Arkansas State Police shot and killed Carlos Arnoldo Rauda on I-40 near the Galloway exit after he allegedly opened fire on officers. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear.
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The investigation is being led by the Arkansas State Police.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jan/11/suspect-killed-after-shooting-at-state-troopers-on-interstate-40-in-north-little-rock/

On January 9, 2024, Benton County deputies pursued David Cook after he was seen in a parking lot. The Benton Police Department, handling the investigation, has stated that the reason for the chase is unknown. At some point during the pursuit, Cook exited his vehicle and committed suicide under police duress.
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The Benton Police Department is leading the investigation.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.4029tv.com/article/benton-county-rogers-driver-suicide/46327655

Officers responded to a call about a disturbance between a father and son. The son, identified as Joseph McCrackin, was reportedly armed with a knife and threatening others. Officer Hobbs confronted McCrackin, and a physical altercation ensued. McCrackin was shot by Officer Hobbs after the altercation. Emergency services attempted to provide first aid, but McCrackin was pronounced dead at the scene. Officer Hobbs sustained face and head injuries but was later released from the hospital. Arkansas State Police are investigating the incident.
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Investigation: The case is under review by the Arkansas State Police and will be presented to the prosecuting attorney to determine if the use of deadly force was justified.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.kait8.com/video/2024/01/09/police-1-person-killed-officer-involved-shooting/

https://neareport.com/2024/01/10/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-jonesboro2/

On 01/07/2024, Forrest City Police Department (FCPD) initiated a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle driven by Dillion J. Scrivner on Interstate 40 East in Arkansas. The vehicle reached speeds exceeding 100 mph. The pursuit was later lost, but Arkansas State Police (ASP) located the vehicle traveling west on U.S. Highway 64 in Wynne. Upon attempting a traffic stop, the driver briefly pulled over before fleeing again. Spike strips were deployed, which stopped the vehicle near Arkansas Highway 193. Scrivner exited the vehicle and fled on foot, while the passenger was apprehended without incident.
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A child later found Scrivner inside a parked vehicle at a nearby home. Upon being found, Scrivner fled on foot again, and assistance from an ASP K-9 unit and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission was requested. He was found in a nearby field with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Troopers rendered aid until emergency personnel arrived. Scrivner was transported to St. Bernards CrossRidge Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:21 p.m. His remains were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy.
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The Arkansas State Police’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

https://www.kait8.com/2024/01/08/man-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-following-law-enforcement-pursuit/

On January 1, 2024, at approximately 2:04 p.m., the Saline County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) notified the Arkansas State Police (ASP) of a high-speed pursuit involving a white 1996 BMW driven by Aaron T. Watson, 35, of Hot Springs. The vehicle was traveling on the Interstate 30 service road near the 128-mile marker in Benton. An ASP Trooper employed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuver on Interstate 30 near the University Avenue exit in Little Rock, ending the pursuit. Watson fired at law enforcement officers, who returned fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No ASP Troopers or Benton Police officers were injured. Watson was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and was driving a vehicle with fictitious plates. An investigative case file was presented to the prosecuting attorney to determine whether the use of deadly force was consistent with Arkansas law.

https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-identifies-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/?utm_
https://katv.com/news/local/officers-cleared-in-shooting-death-of-hot-springs-man-in-january-attorney-trooper-state-police-shots-gun-shooting-strike-tactical-vehicle-intervention
https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/officers-cleared-in-january-shooting-death-of-hot-springs-man/

Little Rock PD arrived at a Walmart to find that an off-duty LRPD officer moonlighting as Walmart security had shot and killed a man. Police allege that he tackled a shoplifter, a fight ensued and the officer was injured by some sort of knife and shot and killed McDaniels.

https://www.kark.com/crime/lrpd-man-dead-officer-injured-in-sunday-night-incident/

Police chased a presumably stolen truck until it crashed, ejected the driver before crashing into a tree. Wilmer Jubell died.

https://katv.com/news/local/20-year-old-northwest-arkansas-nwa-man-wilmer-jubell-dies-christmas-morning-springdale-police-department-spd-chase-after-dodge-ram-truck-theft-east-emma-avenue-butterfield-coach-road-powell-street-culvert-tree-state-crime-laboratory-asp-fatal-crash-4029

Rockport PD tried to traffic-stop Dakota Shawn Dillon on a motorcycle but he sdid not stop. Police chased his motorcycle until he crashed and died.

https://arkadelphian.com/2023/12/18/motorcycle-wrecks-in-south-arkansas-fatal-for-2/#:~:text=A%20Ma
lvern%20man%20leading%20authorities,a%20preliminary%20fatal%20crash%

Little Rock PD were called to a disturbance in the parking lot of the Days Inn, found a man with a gun and shot and killed him.

https://www.kark.com/crime/little-rock-police-investigating-monday-afternoon-shooting-at-days-inn-hotel-on-i-30/

https://www.kark.com/crime/little-rock-police-release-names-of-officers-involved-in-deadly-motel-shooting/

https://www.littlerock.gov/media/20263/ois-december-report.pdf

Fayetteville PD traffic-stopped Scotty Stacie and allege he backed up the vehicle during the traffic stop, causing the officer to shoot and kill him. Stacey was described by his friends as a “good guy”, a race car driver, someone who bothered nobody. Fayetteville PD claims Stacey landed in a field and reversed to try to get out when a deputy appeared behind him, claimed Stacey was “driving toward him” and shot and killed him in the moving vehicle. Police did not release their bodycam and dashcam videos and this is a still unproven police narrative. Stacey had been charged with personal drug possession and fleeing from police months before his death. He was well-known in the area and police may have targeted him because of old charges.

Officer Grindstaff was arrested on 03/11/2024 and charged with homicide.

https://katv.com/news/local/57-year-old-man-dead-by-washington-county-deputy-asp-investigating-arkansas-state-police-law-enforcement-officials-authorities-deputies-scottie-stacy-beav-o-rama-road-deadly-force-by-officer-state-crime-lab-death-shooting-weapon-firearm-laws-traffic-stop

https://www.4029tv.com/article/washington-county-deputy-arrested-for-first-degree-murder/60168099

On November 21, 2023, a male individual was killed in a crash following a police chase in Hickory Hill, Arkansas. The chase occurred on Kirby Street in Conway County. The specific details of the officers involved remain unknown. The individual was involved in a high-speed pursuit initiated by the Hickory Hill Police Department, which ended when the individual lost control of the vehicle, crashing and resulting in death. The cause of death was related to the vehicle crash during the pursuit.

Last update: 11/21/2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih26QdAiPLQ

Conway PD and Faulkner County deputies arrived to the residence of Allen Seibert on Old Morrilton Highway where they allege that he opened the door with a gun. They shot and killed him. Police did not say why they raided the home. Seibert had previously been arrested for tax evasion and being involved in a gambling operation in 2017.

https://katv.com/news/local/conway-arkansas-state-police-investigating-officer-invovled-shooting-cpd-3700-block-of-hwy-64-west-law-enforcement-agency-officials-department-ongoing-investigation-authorities-information-preliminary-details-faulkner-county-central-ark

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edar/pr/little-rock-owner-chicot-game-room-pleads-guilty-tax-evasion-and-operating-illegal

Jeremy Dale Adams was allegedly intoxicated and making “terroristic threats” when a deputy first tasered him, then shot several bullets into him. It is unknown what terroristic words he had spoken to cause him to be killed.

https://www.kark.com/crime/arkansas-state-police-investigating-after-deputy-kills-man-in-saline-county-shooting/

White County deputies traffic-stopped a man and some sort of standoff ensued with police. Police claim the man pointed a gun. They shot and killed him. So far, no bodycam or other evidence can be found to document the police narrative.

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/nov/14/man-killed-during-standoff-with-sheriffs-deputies-in-white-county/?news-arkansas

A man wanted in Indiana for sexual offenses was seen in front of a liquor store in Fort Smith, Arkansas and during attempt to arrest him, police fired a taser at him and he produced a knife in self-defense. After that, he was shot and killed.

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2023/oct/27/fort-smith-police-shoot-man-they-say-threatened/