Arkansas State Police said Tuesday afternoon that the agency is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Helena-West Helena.
According to state police, initial reports indicated that a Helena-West Helena police officer was called to the scene of an armed disturbance about 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holly and McDonough streets, where an exchange of gunfire was reported between at least two people.
Authorities said a responding officer at the scene also engaged in the gunfire, which left one person injured. The individual was taken to a Memphis hospital for treatment.
The officer was not injured, according to state police.
A state police report will be sent to the Phillips County prosecuting attorney's office for review as to whether the officer acted in accordance with Arkansas law at the scene.
Read Wednesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.