October 8, 2025
PINEY, Ark. — At the request of the Garland County Sheriff’s Office, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a Hot Springs man.
On Tuesday, October 7, around 8 p.m., a Garland County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a call in the 100 block of Ebony Way in western Garland County, regarding a man reportedly swinging a shovel at a passing vehicle. Upon arrival, the deputy encountered Anthony Michael Dean, 34, of Hot Springs, who reportedly threatened the deputy with the shovel. The deputy discharged his service weapon, fatally striking Dean.
Dean’s body will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory to determine the official manner and cause of death.
Special Agents of the ASP CID will prepare an investigative file to submit to the Garland County Prosecutor’s Office, which will determine whether the use of deadly force was consistent with Arkansas law.
The investigation is ongoing.