April 6, 2026

BOONEVILLE, Ark. — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a fatal officer‑involved shooting that occurred on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Logan County.

At approximately 10:15 a.m., a Booneville Police Department (BPD) officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Chevrolet pickup truck traveling on Arkansas State Highway 23. The driver failed to comply and fled southbound, prompting a pursuit.

ASP Troopers responded to assist. Near 6883 South Highway 23, BPD officers executed a rolling block maneuver, bringing the suspect vehicle to a stop.

The driver, Gary Blaylock, 45, exited the truck brandishing a firearm. An ASP Trooper and BPD officer discharged their service weapons, striking Blaylock, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No officers or bystanders were injured in the incident.

The deceased will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory to determine the manner and cause of death.

ASP Special Agents will investigate the shooting. Upon completion, a case file will be submitted to the Logan County Prosecutor’s Office to determine whether the use of deadly force was consistent with Arkansas law.