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Magnolia Officer Shoots, Wounds 53-Year-Old Who Fired During Patrol

State police are investigating the officer's use of deadly force for review by the Columbia County prosecutor.

Overview

  • The encounter occurred around 1:40 p.m. Sunday on South Fredrick Road while a Magnolia officer was on patrol.
  • Arkansas State Police said the man brandished a firearm and fired at the officer.
  • The officer returned fire and struck the 53-year-old multiple times, according to the state police release.
  • The wounded man was taken to a Little Rock hospital and was still receiving treatment Monday morning.
  • Investigators will compile a case file for the prosecutor to assess justification, and authorities have not released the names of those involved.