Investigations

Helena-West Helena Police Officer Down

Nov. 13, 2020

Arkansas police officer shot and killed, suspect has been apprehended.

Source Fox 16

A Helena-West Helena officer was shot in the line of duty.

ARKANSAS-On Sunday at the Delta Inn Motel, a Helena-West Helena police officer was shot while looking for a suspect involved in a shooting. The suspect's vehicle was located, the suspect fired shots and ran. The officer died later at the Helena Regional Medical Center.

The suspect, Latarius Howard was caught later in Mississippi by Arkansas State Police, US Marshals, and additional agencies. With him, was accomplice, Bruce Hillie. Howard was charged with capital murder and Hillie was accused of hindering apprehension.

The officer's name has not been released at this time.

About the Author

Hilary Rodela

Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.