March 31, 2025
MAUMELLE, Ark. — Sixth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones has determined that Maumelle Police Department (MPD) officers were justified in using deadly force in the January 11, 2025, shooting death of Benjamin Prowell, 34, of Conway.
In the incident, MPD was assisting Metropolitan Emergency Medical Service (MEMS) with an individual during a disturbance in the 10000 block of Crystal Hill Road. As officers tried to take Prowell into custody, he reportedly brandished a knife. MPD officers discharged their service firearms, striking him. Prowell was transported to UAMS, where he was pronounced dead.
No officers were injured in the incident.
MPD asked the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate the shooting. CID agents submitted a case file to the prosecutor, who determined the use of deadly force was consistent with Arkansas law.