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Darrell Lawayne Esau II
Gender : Male
Age : 32
Race : Black
Date : 07/25/2024
Location : E Walnut St
City : DeValls Bluff
County : Prairie
State : Arkansas
Agency : Arkansas State Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
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
SOURCE LINKS :
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/
