Eddie Williams Obituary, Death; – Arkansas State Police have disclosed the identity of a suspect who was fatally shot during an officer-involved incident on Friday in Malvern. The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old Eddie Williams, a resident of Malvern.
Authorities reported that Williams was sought in connection with a prior shooting incident that took place near the Hot Spring County Courthouse. At approximately 2:45 p.m., ASP Troopers located Williams traveling east on Moline Street. When the Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Williams fled at a high speed, making a turn onto Martin Luther King Boulevard.
According to officials, Williams drove for about two miles before entering a Walgreens parking lot and subsequently onto West Page Avenue. It is reported that Williams opened fire on law enforcement officers using an AR-style rifle.
In retaliation, ASP Troopers and officers from the Malvern Police Department returned fire. Authorities confirmed that three ASP troopers and two Malvern Police officers were involved in the exchange of gunfire. These officers are currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Fortunately, no law enforcement personnel sustained injuries during the incident. Williams was subsequently transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for an examination to ascertain the cause and manner of his death.
Officials indicated that the Criminal Investigation Division of the ASP is conducting an investigation into the shooting and will submit the case file to the prosecuting attorney, who will evaluate whether the use of deadly force was in accordance with Arkansas law.
