A Benton County deputy shot and killed a 71-year-old man Saturday morning, according to state police.Arkansas State Police released some information to the news media Sunday, identifying Nelson Amos, 71, of Decatur as the person who was killed.Someone reported hearing gunfire on Amos’ property shortly before noon Saturday. Deputies responded to the call.A deputy came across Amos on a local road, driving a tractor. The news release stated that Amos was “brandishing a handgun.”The deputy shot Amos with their rifle. Deputies began first aid on Amos, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.Arkansas State Police will investigate the incident. Amos’ body was brought to the state crime lab.The Benton County prosecutor will decide whether or not to charge the deputy who killed Amos. Lt. Shannon Jenkins with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said one deputy is on administrative leave at this time.
A Benton County deputy shot and killed a 71-year-old man Saturday morning, according to state police.
Arkansas State Police released some information to the news media Sunday, identifying Nelson Amos, 71, of Decatur as the person who was killed.
Someone reported hearing gunfire on Amos’ property shortly before noon Saturday. Deputies responded to the call.
A deputy came across Amos on a local road, driving a tractor. The news release stated that Amos was “brandishing a handgun.”
The deputy shot Amos with their rifle.
Deputies began first aid on Amos, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.
Arkansas State Police will investigate the incident. Amos’ body was brought to the state crime lab.
The Benton County prosecutor will decide whether or not to charge the deputy who killed Amos.
Lt. Shannon Jenkins with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said one deputy is on administrative leave at this time.
