Death by Cop  2021-2025

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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/