Officers with the Conway Police Department shot and killed a man early Sunday morning after, police said, he opened fire and wounded an officer.
Nicholas Smith, 35, of Conway died during a traffic stop at around 12:49 a.m. Sunday, according to police.
Police said they pulled Smith over early Sunday morning after responding to a domestic disturbance call near College Street in Conway. Officers responding to the call spotted Smith, who was a suspect in the incident, and initiated a traffic stop.
During the stop, police said, Smith pulled out a gun and began shooting, wounding a Conway Police Department officer. Officers returned fire, shooting and killing Smith, who died at the scene, according to police.
The wounded officer was transported to a nearby hospital, according to a news release.
The officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave. The incident is being investigated by Arkansas State Police.