Arkansas prosecutors conclude officer-involved shooting of 46-year-old man, subject of an active felony warrant, who fired at a responding officer and refused multiple commands was justified

Arkansas – Eighth South Judicial District Prosecutor Connie Mitchell has determined that law enforcement officers were justified in the use of deadly force in connection with an April fatal shooting of a Texarkana man.

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division investigated an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday evening, April 12, 2026.

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division submitted the case file to the prosecutor’s office, which determined the use of deadly force was consistent with Arkansas law…

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