An Arkansas police officer was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop Tuesday night, according to multiple reports.
Officer Brent Scrimshire of the Hot Springs Police Department was taken to a hospital and later died from his injuries.
The suspect was also shot during the exchange of gunfire, but the gunman’s name and medical condition were not immediately disclosed.
“We ask for you to keep his family and co-workers in your thoughts and prayers,” the department said. “We are devastated by our loss.”
Here's Hot Springs Cpl. Joey Williams breaking up while announcing the line-of-duty death of Officer Brent Scrimshire.#ARnews pic.twitter.com/Bnht5jXTFY
— Scott Schneider (@scott_kark) March 11, 2020
Other departments in the area tweeted their condolences to the family of the fallen officer, as well as the Hot Springs police.
We are shocked and heartbroken by the death of #Police Officer Brent Scrimshire tonight. We mourn alongside our @HotSpringsPD partners, and we offer our most sincere thoughts and prayers for Officer Scrimshire's family and friends. Rest in peace, Officer Scrimshire. #FallenHero pic.twitter.com/EEgbsy03mM
— FBI Little Rock (@FBILittleRock) March 11, 2020
The Pulaski County Sherriff’s office — located roughly 50 miles northeast of Hot Springs — said it was “heartbroken” and the department “lost a hero tonight.”
We are heartbroken.
The State of Arkansas and the community of Hot Springs lost a hero tonight.
Please pray for the family of the fallen officer and the entire @HotSpringsPD during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/MtCuLGZ3Vw
— Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office (@SheriffPulaski) March 11, 2020
Farther north, the Conway Police Department said their thoughts were with Scrimshire’s family. They added that “We stand with you.”
The thoughts and prayers of the Conway Police Department are with the family of the Hot Springs Police Officer killed in the line of duty, as well as the entire Hot Springs Police Department. We stand with you. #thankyouforyourservice #RIP pic.twitter.com/M2rnHOh8Gk
— Conway Police Dept. (@ConwayPolice) March 11, 2020
The investigation has been handed to the Arkansas State Police. More information will be released at a later time, police said.
When people wake up to the criminal nature of these dregs
This could become the next much needed epidemic
Maybe that code enforcer tried to be a tyrant to the wrong guy
Or he tried to rob and beat this guy under color of law
Violating this Mans rights
So if we knew the truth he’s more than likely deserved this life sentence
Earning the hate daily
Oh well. Next!
We the common folks are struggling to support our safety forces despite the fact that most of them are nothing more than murdering leg breakers for the elitists in power . Me and my wife both have many family members and friends in that branch of gubmint and to be honest there are not a one I would trust or respect . They would kill you , your dog , and your kids to keep that pension . Dunning-Kruger ego maniacs with a badge .
for a traffic stop……what a dorkmunder!
last “traffic stop” i posted here
the Pig robbed the man of 40,ooo$
in todays economy , yeah that gets yer face shot off
I can almost guarantee this thug had it commin
They never mention what the stop was about. They never give any details as to why the person opened fire. When you see the horrific things that gestapo thug storm troopers do, it’s no wonder that no one has any sympathy.
maybe like the guy in Michigan that got robbed by Michigan State Police , allegidly he got pulled over and fleeced of 40 grand for
you ready for this?
“Following too close”
My thoughts and prayers go out to this hero.
The gunman, I mean. Whoever he is.
Their “force” has been reduced by a factor of 1 and the People of that community are a little safer tonight.
The blouche bags, however, are gonna ramp up their tyranny on the remaining populace and then that will have to be further addressed…again.
BOOO-F**KING-HOOO
HE CHOSE TO BE “THEIR” THUG!
LIVE FOR THE CORPORATION
DIE FOR THE CORPORATION