ASP Investigates Trooper-Involved Shooting

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a Trooper-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday, Nov. 11, resulting in the death of Clay Gresham, 43, of Camden.

The shooting occurred after police allege the suspect fired on officers multiple times and led officers and Troopers on a pursuit spanning Ouachita and Calhoun counties.

At approximately 7:50 a.m., Ouachita County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence incident at a home on Ouachita 51, before learning that
the suspect had fled the scene.

The Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from ASP’s CID and Highway Patrol Divisions. Troopers from Troop F, Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputies, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and Agents from the 13th Judicial Drug Task Force responded.

At approximately 11:40 a.m., the suspect vehicle was spotted on Calhoun County Road 219. While traveling on Highway 274 eastbound, Gresham fired at an ASP Trooper who was leading the pursuit. The Trooper returned fire, striking the suspect, who left the roadway and crashed.

Gresham was pronounced dead by the Union County Coroner. His body was transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, where the official cause and manner of death will be determined.

ASP’s CID will investigate the fatal shooting and prepare a case file for review by the Calhoun County Prosecuting Attorney’s office, who will determine whether the use of deadly force was consistent with Arkansas law.

The full release is available on the Arkansas State Police website…
https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/investigation-underway-into-suspect-fatality-after-fugitive-exchanged-gunfire-with-troopers/