Arkansas sheriff's deputy fatally shoots man in attempted traffic stop, prompting investigation
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An Arkansas sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man who fled from an attempted traffic stop, authorities said Monday. The shooting occurred Sunday evening when a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy tried to stop a pickup in a northeastern part of the county. Police did not say what traffic violation the driver, identified as Scottie Stacy, 57, had committed to warrant a traffic stop. ARKANSAS POLICE SUSPECT MAN SHOT WOMAN BEFORE KILLING HIMSELF, AUTHORITIES SAY The Sheriff's Office said Stacy fled through a fence and onto a field, where he eventually...
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