HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION, Arrest Made

Fort Smith, Arkansas sent this bulletin at 07/18/2025 11:31 AM CDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 18, 2025

CONTACT

Aric Mitchell

479-709-5000

info@fortsmithpd.org

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

1300 North 38th Street, Arrest Made

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 fatal shooting. Upon arrival, 39-year-old Jerry Beane was identified as the victim.

The initial investigation determined it to be a homicide, and a suspect is now in custody. Detectives are still currently working on the case, and there are no other suspects at large at this time. More information will be released when available.

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