CENTERVILLE, Ark. — The Yell County Sheriff’s Office has asked Arkansas State Police to investigate a disturbance and shooting that occurred July 2, 2026, in which a paramedic fired a weapon, striking a man at a Centerville home.
At approximately 6 a.m., YCSO deputies and emergency medical services responded to a home in the 10000 block of Prairie Lane. During the incident, a 29-year-old man at the residence reportedly became combative with paramedics. A paramedic then fired a weapon, striking the man.
The man was transported to Dardanelle Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was seriously injured.
At the conclusion of the investigation, ASP Criminal Investigation Division special agents will present their findings to the Yell County Prosecuting Attorney, who will determine how to proceed.
The investigation remains ongoing. No additional information will be released at this time, according to Arkansas State Police Communications.
