HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION, Victim ID'd as 39-year-old Jerry Beane

Fort Smith, Arkansas sent this bulletin at 07/18/2025 08:58 AM CDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 18, 2025

CONTACT

Aric Mitchell

479-709-5000

info@fortsmithpd.org

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

1300 North 38th Street, Victim Identified

Fort Smith, AR - At approximately 4:45 AM on Friday, July 18, Fort Smith Police responded to the 1300 block of North 38th Street for a death investigation. Upon arrival, 39-year-old Jerry Beane was identified as the deceased.

Following an initial investigation, Police determined it to be a homicide and are continuing to investigate the incident. More information will be released when available. If you have any information that can assist, call the FSPD at 479-709-5000 or dial 911 for an emergency.

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