1 dead after gunfire exchange with Arkansas State Police trooper, authorities say

FILE — An Arkansas State Police vehicle is shown in this 2019 file photo.
FILE — An Arkansas State Police vehicle is shown in this 2019 file photo.

A Warren man died Thursday after Arkansas State Police said he fired a shot at a trooper who returned fire, killing him, according to press statement.

The trooper attempted to pull over Christopher Dequan Crosby, 34, at about 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Shelby Avenue and Main Street, but Crosby continued driving, the release said.

His vehicle crashed after turning onto Bradley County Road 24 and, the release said, Crosby got out of the car and fired a pistol at the trooper. The bullet hit the trooper’s vehicle, and the officer returned fire, killing Crosby, the release said.

The statement did not identify the trooper, saying that his name would be released after he’d had an opportunity to meet with family and interview with investigators. The trooper was placed on administrative leave, per agency policy following a use-of force incident.

A second person in Crosby’s vehicle got out and ran from police, but officers quickly caught him and took him in for questioning, the release said. The witness’s name was not released.

The release said the results of the investigation will be turned over to the Bradley County prosecuting attorney’s office to determine whether the use of deadly force was justified.

Crosby’s body was transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab Thursday, the release said.

- Clara Turnage

EARLIER:

One person is dead after exchanging gunfire with a state police trooper Thursday near Warren, according to a news release.

State police said the shooting happened during a traffic stop on a Bradley County road.

Commanders and special agents from the Criminal Investigation Division are on the way to the scene, according to the release.

State police spokesman Bill Sadler said no additional information was available for release as of 3:10 p.m.

- Nyssa Kruse

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