HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — According to the Hot Springs Police Department, Officer Brent Scrimshire was shot during a traffic stop on Kentwood Street around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, March 10.
Scrimshire died later due to his injuries.
The suspect was also shot and was transported to a nearby hospital. Police have not released the suspect's name or condition.
According to a police spokesperson, Officer Scrimshire served the Hot Springs Police Department for more than six years. Now, the department, community, and people across the state are mourning his death.
Corporal Joey Williams said this will be a trying time for the department and Officer Scrimshire's family. He is asking that people pray for all of them.
Condolences are pouring in from across the state of Arkansas. These are just a few of the posts from other law enforcement agencies and government officials.
According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, this is Hot Springs PD's first line-of-duty death since 1996.
- Visitation: Monday, March 16th at the First Baptist Church in Hot Springs
- 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
- Funeral Service: Monday, March 16th also at the First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m.
- Interment: Oakridge Cemetery in Malvern