A suicidal man was injured during an officer-involved shooting in Mt. Vernon late Friday, authorities said.
White County sheriff's office spokesman Capt. Brandon Grimes said deputies responded to the 600 block of Valley View Road in Mt. Vernon where a man who was reportedly suicidal pointed a weapon at law enforcement. One of the deputies shot the suspect, Grimes said, and deputies performed first aid until the man could be transported to a hospital.
The individual's condition and identity were not released Friday. Arkansas State Police will investigate the shooting and the deputy who fired the weapon will be placed on paid administrative leave until the conclusion of the troopers' investigation, authorities said.