NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Update: The North Little Rock Police Department arrested James Bradshaw III on several charges, including the attempt to commit capital murder and first-degree battery. Bradshaw was the burglary suspect injured in the shootout with two police officers.
A burglary suspect and a North Little Rock police officer were in the hospital following a shootout Wednesday evening.
The North Little Rock Police Department said they received a call about a burglary in progress in the 1300 block of Silverwood Trail around 6:19 p.m. About seven minutes later they received another call in reference to a "suspicious male" whose description matched the suspect in the burglary on Silverwood Trail.
Authorities responded to the call and made contact with the suspect in the 7000 block of Flintrock Road. An NLRPD officer attempted to speak with the suspect who was later identified as 30-year-old James Bradshaw III. While this was happening police say "an exchange of gunfire" began between Bradshaw and the officer.
It's unclear at this time who shot first.
An off-duty NLRPD officer who was in the area then intervened in the situation and discharged their service weapon.
According to police, the initial officer was struck one time in the ballistic vest. They were taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Bradshaw was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and later released.
Mr. Bradshaw is being held at the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility with no bond and he faces charges of attempt to commit capital murder, first-degree battery, and possession of firearms by certain persons.
North Little Rock police said the officer who was shot is expected to recover.
Both officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave, per the North Little Rock Police Department policy.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the North Little Rock Tip Line at (501) 680-8439 or Detective Coburn at (501) 771-7155.
This is an ongoing investigation. We will update this story with more information when it becomes available.
