DECATUR, Ark. (AP) — A 71-year-old man was fatally shot by a northwest Arkansas sheriff’s deputy who found him driving a tractor and displaying a handgun, authorities said.
Nelson Amos was fatally shot Saturday by a Benton County sheriff’s deputy, according to Arkansas State Police. State police said Sunday that they were investigating the shooting.
State police said that sheriff’s deputies had been called after someone reported hearing gunfire on Amos’ property.
Law Enforcement Seeking Information on Deadly Beaver Lake Accident
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking for the public's help in the investigation of the accident that killed a person earlier this month.
Murder Suspect Arrested in Lakes Region Identified
The man who was arrested in the Lakes Region for a murder in Springfield has been identified.
Front Storms Area, Brings End to Heat
Temperatures cool in time for the start of Fall on Tuesday.
Springfield Murder Suspect Arrested in Lakes Region
Final Hot Day Ahead of Front Bringing Cooler Temperatures, Rain
A final hot day across the Lakes Region will give way to a frontal system brining in more seasonal conditions ahead of the first day of fall.
