A Marshall man, whose identity is not yet being released, was shot and killed in Stone County early Friday morning, after he allegedly unlawfully entered a residence, in the Round Mountain area, armed with a gun.Stone County Sheriff Lance Bonds says early Friday morning, at approximately 12:18, deputies were dispatched to an intoxicated person on Cedar Creek Road. It was also reported the intoxicated person was making threats to the complainants by phone and had a firearm in his possession.
After a few minutes passed, dispatch stated shots were fired. The dispatcher was still in contact with the complainant by phone at the time. The dispatcher told responding officers an intruder had been shot at the residence.
Moments later deputies arrived on scene and observed, through the open door of the residence, a male lying on the floor several feet inside with what appeared to be a rifle lying next him. It was determined he was deceased.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined the deceased suspect had unlawfully entered the residence, while being armed. After entering the residence, the suspect was confronted by the homeowner. Bonds says the homeowner, in fear for his safety and the safety of his family, fired upon the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing by the Stone County Sheriff’s Department. Bonds has contacted the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division for assistance.
The identity of the deceased male is being withheld until notification of death has been confirmed.
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