A man accused of shooting Arkansas officers after leading them on a chase was fatally shot early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Arkansas State Police allege Scotty Helton fled from Faulkner County deputies around 1 a.m. after they attempted to stop traffic for reckless and erratic driving.
While being pursued by Faulkner County deputies and Conway police officers, Helton allegedly shot the officers, authorities said.
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Police near Little Rock, Arkansas, fatally shot a suspect who apparently fired at them during a chase.
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During the pursuit, state police deployed spike strips that deflated the tires on Helton’s vehicle. His car stopped at an intersection in Mayflower, located about 23 miles northwest of Little Rock.
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Authorities allege that after his vehicle came to a stop, Helton drew a gun, prompting three state troopers and a Mayflower police officer to fire their weapons.
Helton was struck and died.
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The Arkansas State Police will present the results of their investigation to prosecutors, who will decide whether the officers’ use of deadly force was justified.
