ASP CID investigating officer-involved fatality shooting in Eureka Springs

EUREKA SPRINGS — The Carroll County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to assist with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 1, at about 11:15 a.m. in the 13000 block of Highway 187 in Eureka Springs.
The Tri-City SWAT, comprised of officers from Berryville Police, Eureka Springs Police, and Green Forest Police, was serving a search warrant and an arrest warrant for Jeremy Coyle, 44, of Eureka Springs, related to sexual assault charges.
SWAT officers contacted Coyle and attempted to have him exit his residence. When he did not comply, they entered the home and reported that they found him with a firearm. Witnesses said Coyle pointed the weapon at officers, prompting an officer to fire his service weapon, striking Coyle.

Coyle was pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics rendered emergency medical treatment.
The deceased will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab, where official manner and cause of death will be determined.
ASP CID Special Agents will prepare an investigative file to be submitted to the Carroll County Prosecutor, who will determine whether the lethal use of force was consistent with Arkansas law.