Arkansas State Police investigating fatal Eureka Springs shooting involving SWAT officer
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating after the Carroll County Sheriff's Office asked their Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to look into an officer-involved shooting in Eureka Springs on Thursday, May 1.
According to a news release from ASP, the Tri-City SWAT — consisting of Eureka Springs Police, Berryville Police and Green Forest Police officers — was serving a search warrant and arrest warrant for 44-year-old Jeremy Coyle of Eureka Springs for sexual assault charges at around 11:15 a.m.
The SWAT officers tried to get Coyle to come out of his home, but they say he did not comply, prompting officers to enter.
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Inside the residence, witnesses state Coyle had a firearm and pointed it at the officers, which led an officer to fire on the suspect, ASP says.
Paramedics gave Coyle emergency medical treatment at the scene, but he was later pronounced dead. His body was taken to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to confirm the cause of death.
The Carroll County Prosecutor will determine if the officer followed state law with the lethal use of force once ASP CID Special Agents conclude their investigation.
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