TRUMANN - The man shot by Trumann police officers during a Tuesday altercation has been identified as Jacob Ashton Brown, authorities said.
Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler said Trumann police officers went to Brown’s home Tuesday afternoon because Brown, 21, was wanted on a felony warrant and a parole violation warrant.
Brown fled and pointed a gun at an officer during the pursuit by police, Sadler said. Officers ordered Brown to put down the weapon, but shot Brown when he refused, he said.
Brown was struck in the chest, Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson said. Paramedics flew Brown to a Memphis hospital by medical helicopter.
Sadler said state police agents are investigating the shooting and will present their findings to 2nd Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington, who will determine whether the shooting was justified.
Arkansas, Pages 15 on 10/27/2013