On Wednesday, a pursuit that spanned three counties in Arkansas resulted in the death of one suspect and the injury of another. The Arkansas State Police are currently investigating the incident. According to recent reports by WREG, further details of the pursuit and subsequent events are yet to be disclosed.
ASP reported that a man and a woman suspected of being involved in a shooting in Etowah County, Alabama, were pursued by officers that started in Crittenden County, crossed into Poinsett County, and ended in Cross County. The chase was brought to a halt on Highway 75 after spike strips were utilized.
According to reports, William Burchett and Tammi Naler, aged 54 and 47 respectively, fired shots at the officers. In response, the officers retaliated and hit both suspects.
According to ASP, Naler succumbed to her injuries while Burchett was wounded and taken to St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
The incident involved deputies from Crittenden, Poinsett, and Cross counties, but fortunately, they were unharmed. It’s worth noting that no state police troopers were involved in the situation.
The authorities took Naler’s body to the state crime laboratory to investigate and determine the cause and manner of death.
The situation is currently under investigation by the Arkansas State Police.
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