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Man arrested for fatally shooting his father, Faulkner County sheriffs say

Faulkner County sheriffs arrested the man for fatally shooting his father near Saddler Road just after 3 p.m. on Friday.

FAULKNER COUNTY, Ark. — A man who shot and killed his father was arrested just outside Conway on Friday, the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office announced.

According to authorities, Jack Ruple Jr. was arrested and charged with capital murder and second-degree domestic battery after fatally shooting Jack Ruple Sr. just after 3 p.m. near Saddler Road.

Faulkner County sheriffs said Jack Ruple Jr. was booked into the Faulkner County Detention Center.

This is an ongoing investigation. We will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Credit: Faulkner County Sheriff's Office

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