WOODRUFF COUNTY, Ark. – Arkansas State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened overnight on Friday in Woodruff County.

ASP officials said Woodruff County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an assault call at a home on County Road 639 at 11:45 p.m. on Thursday.

When they arrived, police said the suspect, who police identified as 36-year-old Thomas Dixon, fled the scene into the woods nearby. Police said the assault victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Two hours later, authorities said a deputy returned to the home to search for Dixon. Upon arrival, Dixon exited the home and began to walk toward the deputy. State police officials said the deputy then gave multiple commands for Dixon to get on the ground, but Dixon continued to move toward the deput

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