A Stone County deputy was fatally shot while on duty late Tuesday afternoon, and a suspect is in custody. The news release from the Arkansas State Police did not disclose the identity of the victim nor the suspect.
Stone County Sheriff Brandon Long has reportedly asked the state police’s Criminal Investigation Division to investigate the incident that occurred around 4:30 and for Arkansas Department of Public Safety to field media inquiries. No additional information is currently being released, but a press conference will be scheduled in Mountain View as soon as possible.
Arkansas State Police Colonel Mike Hagar says, “We ask that members of the media please give Sheriff Long and the Stone County community the time and space they need to process this devastating moment. Information will be released as it becomes available. Until then, let us all give the Stone County Sheriff’s Office our steadfast support.”
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