Current:Home > reviewsArkansas State Police probe death of woman found after officer -Secure Growth Academy
Arkansas State Police probe death of woman found after officer
View
Date:2025-04-17 16:12:54
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of an Arkansas woman whose body was found after an officer-involved shooting in Missouri.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri asked the agency’s Criminal Investigation Division to get involved after authorities investigating the Sunday shooting said they believed the woman identified as Clara Braxton, 45, of Independence County, Arkansas, was killed in Arkansas.
Festus Police responded to reports of an active shooter at a restaurant in the St. Louis suburb. The suspect fled the scene in a Dodge Ram truck and officers from Festus and nearby Crystal City tried to stop the vehicle but it hit a concrete median, stopping in front of a shopping center.
The driver, identified as Jarrett W. Cousins, 40, of Bradford, Arkansas, got out of the vehicle wearing body armor and armed with multiple firearms, police said. Cousins fired his weapons and officers returned fire, hitting him. He was transported to a hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition, authorities said. No officers were injured.
Meanwhile, officers found Braxton’s body in the front passenger seat of Cousins’ truck. Her remains were sent to the Missouri Crime Lab to determine how she died.
The sheriff’s office said Cousins has been arrested and faces one count of first-degree assault or attempt-serious physical injury or special victim and one count of armed criminal action. He is being held without bond.
Arkansas State Police said the investigation into Braxton’s death is ongoing. Once complete, details will be turned over to the prosecutor in Independence County to determine charges, if any.
Disclaimer: The copyright of this article belongs to the original author. Reposting this article is solely for the purpose of information dissemination and does not constitute any investment advice. If there is any infringement, please contact us immediately. We will make corrections or deletions as necessary. Thank you.
veryGood! (61)
Related
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- Texas Dairy Queen workers were selling meth with soft serves, police say
- Cher and Boyfriend Alexander Edwards Enjoy Date Night at Pre-Grammys Party After Rekindling Romance
- 2 men claim $1 million lottery prizes from same game within 25 minutes of each other
- From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
- Justin Bieber Returns To The Stage A Year After Canceling World Tour
- Why this neurosurgeon chose to stay in his beloved Gaza — and why he left
- Incriminating letter points to the kidnapping of Sacramento father, say prosecutors
- The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
- Corbin Burnes trade grades: Orioles strike gold by acquiring Cy Young winner
Ranking
- DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
- Sacramento family man Ray Wright is abducted. A soda cup leads to his kidnappers.
- Carl Weathers, Rocky and The Mandalorian Star, Dead at 76
- Officers shoot when man with missing girl tries to run over deputies, authorities say
- DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
- Recently discharged patient shoots, wounds security officer at Kansas City hospital
- U.K. bans American XL bully dogs after spate of deadly attacks
- Employers added 353,000 jobs in January, blowing past forecasts
Recommendation
IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
Crystal Hefner Says Hugh Hefner Wanted Her to Stay Skinny and Have Big Fake Boobs
After hospital shooting, New Hampshire lawmakers consider bills to restrict, expand access to guns
It’s so cold and snowy in Alaska that fuel oil is thickening and roofs are collapsing
Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case
The Daily Money: Cybercriminals at your door?
US Coast Guard searches for man sailing from California to Hawaii
Arkansas police chief accused of beating, stranding suspect in rural area, faces kidnapping charge