State police are investigating after a Fort Smith man was fatally shot Thursday night inside a Scott County home, authorities said.
Deputies responded to an armed disturbance at 3220 Yearling Ridge Road, south of Boles, shortly after 11 p.m., according to a news release from Arkansas State Police.
James Simmons Jr., 34, was shot inside the residence, and transported to Mercy Hospital Waldron, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
Simmons had left the area of the residence when deputies arrived, state police spokesperson Bill Sadler said in an email.
No law enforcement were involved in the shooting, Sadler added.
State police special agents questioned the homeowner about the shooting, the release states. Authorities said no arrests in connection with the shooting have been made.
An investigative case file will be sent to the Scott County prosecuting attorney’s office to determine whether criminal charges should be filed, the release states.