Arkansas State Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving a Woodruff County sheriff’s deputy that left an Izard County man dead early Sunday morning.
The incident occurred around 4:13 a.m. when deputies responded to the 1100 block of White Drive to assist Augusta police with a disturbance. During the encounter, a deputy discharged his weapon, striking 45-year-old Randy Ealy of Franklin. Ealy was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the confrontation. Following standard procedure, Ealy’s body will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
Special agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are currently leading the probe at the request of the Woodruff County Sheriff’s Office. Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be turned over to the Woodruff County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors will then determine if the deputy’s use of lethal force complied with Arkansas law.
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