December 25, 2024
HUGHES, Ark. — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating the Christmas Eve shooting death of a 26-year-old Cross County woman by a Hughes Police Department (HPD) officer.
On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at approximately 7 p.m., Saint Francis County Sheriff’s Office and HPD officers responded to calls reporting a woman with a gun was causing a disturbance outside the Hughes Church of God at 802 Main Street. A responding HPD officer encountered the suspect, identified as Allie Kundert, near the corner of Main and Benton streets. During the incident, the officer discharged his weapon, striking Kundert. Kundert succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The deceased will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for a determination of the manner and cause of death.
Special agents with ASP CID will prepare an investigative file to be submitted to the Saint Francis County prosecuting attorney, who will determine whether the use of deadly force by the officers was consistent with Arkansas laws.
