Memphis man wanted in AR robberies killed during high-speed chase with troopers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man wanted in connection with convenience store robberies in Arkansas was killed Wednesday during a high-speed chase with Arkansas troopers in Van Buren County.
According to Arkansas State Police, Joey Vincent Simmons II, 23, was the subject of a BOLO for his involvement in the armed robberies in Conway and Damascus.
Troopers said they located Simmons' vehicle traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 65 south of Bee Branch.
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They said the pursuit began with Simmons driving at speeds of more than 100 mph, passing motorists, and heading into oncoming traffic.
ASP said Simmons fired a gun from inside his vehicle toward a trooper before he lost control of his vehicle, veered into a wooded area, and was ejected.
Simmons was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Arkansas State Police said no troopers were injured during the pursuit, and no law enforcement officers fired a weapon.
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