May 27, 2025
BERRYVILLE, Ark. — Nineteenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Robert Rogers has determined the use of deadly force in the fatal shooting of a Eureka Springs man by a Berryville Police officer was consistent with Arkansas law.
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at about 11:15 a.m., the Tri-City SWAT, comprised of officers from Berryville Police, Eureka Springs Police, and Green Forest Police, was serving a search and an arrest warrant in the 13000 block of Highway 187 in Eureka Springs for Jeremy Coyle, 44, of Eureka Springs, related to sexual assault charges.
SWAT officers contacted Coyle and attempted to have him exit his residence. When he did not comply, they entered the home and reported that they found him with a firearm. Witnesses said Coyle pointed the weapon at officers, prompting an officer to fire his service weapon, striking Coyle.
Coyle was pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics rendered emergency medical treatment.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate the shooting. ASP CID Special Agents prepared an investigation and submitted it to the Carroll County Prosecutor.
In a letter to ASP dated May 22, 2025, Prosecutor Rogers said, “The use of deadly force against Coyle was justified under the circumstances.”