TEXARKANA — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer‑involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening, April 12th, east of Texarkana.
At approximately 6:15 pm, an ASP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a GMC SUV traveling on State Highway 296. Prior to the stop, the Trooper confirmed that the driver, Tommy Ray Sevier, 46, was the subject of an active felony warrant. Officers with the Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department (TAPD), who were also familiar with Sevier and his warrants, responded to assist.
During the stop, the Trooper contacted Sevier and explained the reason for the traffic violation. Other officers arrived to assist. Sevier refused multiple commands to exit the vehicle. During the course of the interaction, shots were fired by both Sevier and a TAPD officer, and Sevier was shot.
Officers immediately rendered medical aid and requested emergency medical services, but Sevier died after being transported to a local hospital. The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory will determine the manner and cause of death.
CID Special Agents are conducting the investigation and will prepare a case file for the Miller County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The Prosecuting Attorney will determine whether the officer’s use of force was consistent with Arkansas law.