On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Bryant Police Department (BPD) requested the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting.On Monday, December 15, around 10:20 p.m., BPD responded to a disturbance with a weapon call in the 1100 block of S.W. 4th Street. Upon arrival, officers found that the suspect refused to exit the home. BPD and the Saline County Sheriff’s Office Joint SWAT team were called to the scene and began negotiations.
After several hours and attempts to have the subject surrender, the subject exited with a weapon, firing at officers. SWAT team members returned fire, resulting in the fatal shooting of the individual.
No officers were injured in the incident.
The deceased will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory to determine the manner and cause of death.
The investigation is ongoing.
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