January 1, 2024
ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting fatality that occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024. A 35-year-old Hot Springs man died after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit from Benton to Little Rock.
An ASP Trooper ended the pursuit by employing a tactical vehicle intervention on Interstate 30 near the University Avenue exit. The suspect fired on law enforcement officers, who returned fire, striking the suspect. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and was driving a vehicle with fictitious plates.
The pursuit began in Benton. ASP Troopers and Benton Police officers involved in the incident were not injured.
An investigative case file will be presented to the prosecuting attorney, who will determine whether the use of deadly force was consistent with Arkansas law.