Officer Jonathan Schmidt E.O.W. 04-12-11

Heroes — By on April 13, 2011 at 2:55 pm

TRUMANN, Ark. — Arkansas police say a 30-year-old officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop and that they’ve arrested the shooter.

Trumann Police Chief Tony Rusher told Jonesboro television station KAIT that the suspect shot and killed officer Jonathan Schmidt at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in Poinsett County as Schmidt and another officer were approaching the vehicle. Trumann is about 125 miles northeast of Little Rock.

Rusher did not disclose the suspect’s identity or say why police stopped the vehicle.

The Arkansas State Police is investigating the incident. Officials from the agency and the Trumann Police Department plan to discuss the case at a news conference later Wednesday.

Schmidt joined the police force in 2007

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  • Michelle says:
    April 13, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    The suspect is Jerry Lard Dement with warrants for non payment of child support.

    Regions Bank has an account set up by PBF for donations for John’s family.