Arkansas State Police investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Eureka Springs, Ark.
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. (KY3) - The Arkansas State Police is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Eureka Springs.
The incident happened on Thursday at 1:15 a.m. in the 13000 block of State Highway 187. Jeremy Coyle, 44, of Eureka Springs, died in the shooting.
The Tri-City SWAT, comprised of officers from Berryville Police, Eureka Springs Police, and Green Forest Police, was serving a search warrant and an arrest warrant for Coyle, 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. He died at the scene.
The Arkansas State Crime Lab will determine the official cause of death. ASP CID Special Agents will prepare an investigative file to be submitted to the Carroll County prosecutor, who will determine whether the lethal use of force was consistent with Arkansas law.
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