Arkansas State Police investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Hempstead County

Ryan Turbeville
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HEMPSTEAD COUNTY, Ark. – The Criminal Investigation Division of the Arkansas State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Hempstead County that left a man dead.

According to ASP officials, deputies with the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in the 2900 block of Highway 73 on Thursday at 8:52 p.m. to serve a felony arrest warrant for 65-year-old Randy May.

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ASP officials said the deputies spoke to May at the front door of his home before, according to a witness, he charged at the deputies with a machete.

Police said one deputy fired his gun at May and hit him. Authorities said May died from his injuries on the scene.

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Officials said ASP CID agents will prepare an investigative file to be submitted to the Hempstead County Prosecuting Attorney who will determine if the use of deadly force by the deputy was consistent with state law.

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