Arkansas State Police to investigate deadly officer-involved shooting in Eureka Springs

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. - A deadly shooting that involved the Eureka Springs Police Department (ESPD) on March 1st is currently under investigation by the Arkansas State Police.

In a press release, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) said they are investigating a shooting in which a member of the ESPD fired at an individual who pulled out a gun in their confrontation and earlier brandished a handgun in an incident that night.

According to the ASP, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) got a call about a 36-year-old man named Christopher Vanschoick who flashed a gun during a disturbance at the Rowdy Beaver Den in Eureka Springs. Two officers with the ESPD went to the scene to investigate.

Vanschoick was in his car on the street next to the Rowdy Beaver Den when the ESPD officers confronted him. A struggle soon followed, and Vanschoick eventually pulled out a handgun. One of the officers then fired his weapon and hit Vanschoick. He was later pronounced dead at the Carroll County Coroner's office.

Vanschoick's body will be sent to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) in order to find out the cause and manner of his death. After the investigation, a prosecuting attorney will receive a case file from the ASP and determine if the officer complied with Arkansas law with their use of deadly force.

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