Magnolia man dies after officer-involved shooting; ASP investigation ongoing

MAGNOLIA — A Magnolia man who was shot by a Magnolia Police Department (MPD) officer earlier this month has died.

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 1:40 p.m., an MPD officer patrolling South Fredrick Road encountered an individual, Michael Green, 53, of Magnolia. Green reportedly brandished a firearm and fired at the officer, who returned fire, striking him multiple times. Green was airlifted to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, where he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, November 19.

The deceased was transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for an examination to determine the manner and cause of death.

MPD requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate the shooting.

ASP CID special agents will prepare an investigative file to be submitted to the Columbia County Prosecutor’s Office, which will determine whether the use of deadly force was consistent with Arkansas law.