Helena-West Helena, Ark. –  A Helena-West Helena Police officer was fatally shot on Thursday night while attempting to take a suspect into custody for a prior shooting charge at the Delta Inn Motel in West Helena, Ark.

The officer has been identified as 41-year-old Travis Wallace, who had been on the Department for 5 years. Wallace is survived by a 10-year-old son.

Police say that Officer Wallace had stopped an SUV and the suspect exited the vehicle firing a weapon. Wallace was able to return fire, but was fatally shot.

Police identified the suspect as 29-year-old Latarius Howard, who fled the scene initially. Howard was arrested several hours later.  An [...]

Helena-West Helena, Ark. –  A Helena-West Helena Police officer has been fatally shot.

The shooting occurred at the Delta Inn Motel in West Helena, Ark.

Police identified the suspect as 29-year-old Latarius Howard, who fled the scene.

Suspect Latarius Howard

Howard was a suspect in a previous shooting that occurred on Sunday.

The officer has not yet been identified, and few details are available.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the officer’s family, department, and community.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.