CONWAY, Ark. — A Conway police officer has been placed on administrative leave following a brief shootout between the officer and a suspect.
According to reports, the incident happened around 8:24 p.m. on Wednesday as officers were sent to a home on Millwood Drive in reference to a welfare check.
Upon arrival, authorities reportedly made contact with a person who was "threatening suicide with a firearm" while inside of a vehicle.
Police said that the person fled the area, with officers pursuing the individual.
During the pursuit, authorities said that the person allegedly "struck a police unit" before exiting their vehicle and shooting at Conway police.
Gunfire was then traded by the suspect involved and a Conway police officer.
Following the incident, the suspect was taken into custody and taken to a local hospital where they received treatment.
The investigation is ongoing and Arkansas State Police has been requested to lead the investigation.
There's no information on the name of the suspect or the officer involved in the shooting.
