Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Joel Weldon
Gender : Male
Age : 43
Race : White
Date : 03/08/2021
Location : Highway 8 near Sparkman
City : Sparkman
County : Dallas
State : Arkansas
Agency : Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 8, 2021, Dallas County deputies attempted a traffic stop that escalated into a pursuit involving 43-year-old Joel Weldon of Hot Spring County. Weldon reportedly stopped his truck and fired a weapon at deputies before fleeing again. When the pursuit ended along Highway 8 near Sparkman, Weldon exited the vehicle armed and refused to comply with commands. Deputies opened fire, killing him at the scene. The Arkansas State Police launched an investigation, and findings were referred to the Dallas County Prosecuting Attorney to determine whether the use of deadly force was lawful.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/mar/08/arkansas-man-killed-after-shooting-at-dallas-county-deputies/
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/asp-investigating-deputy-involved-shooting-dallas-county/91-5d7b6229-4b57-4c88-9ffb-3d62a2eb1e04
https://www.katv.com/news/local/man-fatally-shot-by-dallas-county-deputies-after-shooting-at-them-arkansas-state-police-say
