The Jefferson County community is grappling with the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting that occurred late last night. The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Jeremy Lawrence Jr. by Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley.
According to authorities, the incident began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle that had been speeding on 27th Street. The vehicle eventually stopped at the intersection of 27th and Maple, where three males exited the car. Shortly thereafter, an officer-involved shooting took place, resulting in the death of Lawrence, who was transported to JRMC but later pronounced dead.
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The two other individuals who were with Lawrence have been detained by law enforcement and are currently under investigation.
The Arkansas State Police has taken over the investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under scrutiny as the investigation continues.
As of now, officials have not released further details about the events prior to the shooting, but the situation is being thoroughly examined. Community members are awaiting more information as the authorities work to clarify the chain of events.