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Arkansas Sheriff's Deputy Fatally Shot While Serving Warrant

Suspect Clinton Hefton in Custody After Allegedly Resisting Arrest and Shooting at Deputy Justin Smith

  • Arkansas State Police confirmed that Stone County Deputy Justin Smith was fatally shot while attempting to serve a warrant.
  • The suspect, identified as Clinton Hefton, 52, allegedly resisted arrest and shot at Smith.
  • Officers responding to reports of shots fired found Deputy Smith fatally shot.
  • Hefton was later taken into custody at the home after a brief standoff.
  • Hefton is currently being held at the Cleburne County jail with charges pending.
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