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An Arkansas sheriff’s deputy was killed in a shooting Thursday morning, authorities said.
“We are sad to report that the coroner has been called to the scene for the deputy involved in the shooting we are asking for prayers for all involved and for the deputies family,” the Stone County Office of Emergency Management said in a tweet.
The office said in that the shooter was down. The incident occurred near the area of Flag Road in Little Rock.
UPDATE: we are sad to report that the coroner has been called to the scene for the deputy involved in the shooting we are asking for prayers for all involved and for the deputies family
The coroner was called to the scene, the department said.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.