One man in the hospital after shooting in Gravette

GRAVETTE -- One man is in the hospital following a shooting earlier this afternoon, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office.

The condition of Linwood Hughes, the man involved in the shooting, wasn't released. No officers were injured.

Three officers were placed on administrative leave.

Gravette's Police Department went to 405 Second St late afternoon for a disturbance call, said Sgt. Shannon Jenkins with the Sheriff's Office. During the call, or shortly after, officers found out Hughes was armed. Shots were fired by Police and Hughes was taken to a hospital where he was treated for gun shot wounds.

The Benton County Sheriff's Office assisted Gravette Police and have turned the investigation over to Arkansas State Police.

The investigation is on going.

NW News on 01/21/2018

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