Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Timothy Andrew Kemp, Jr.

Age : 34

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 06/02/2021

Location : U.S. Highway 70 & Sunshine Road

City : Hot Springs

County : Garland

State : Arkansas

Agency : Arkansas State Police

Officer(s) :Trooper First Class Ryan Wingo

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during a pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/02/2021, Arkansas State Police attempted to stop a motorcycle on U.S. Highway 70 near Hot Springs for failing to comply with emergency lights and siren. The rider, identified as Timothy Andrew Kemp, Jr. of Mountain Pine, fled on foot after abandoning the motorcycle at a dead end on Sunshine Road. A trooper followed Kemp into a wooded area and deployed a Taser during the attempt to detain him. A physical struggle ensued, during which Kemp grabbed the trooper’s firearm. The trooper then fired his weapon, fatally striking Kemp. Arkansas State Police special agents investigated the incident and prepared the case for review by the Garland County prosecutor. The trooper was placed on paid administrative leave pending the investigation outcome.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/suspect-trooper-identified-in-wednesday-hot-springs-officer-involved-shooting/
https://katv.com/news/local/arkansas-state-police-id-suspect-trooper-involved-in-fatal-shooting