Woman Shot Multiple Times in Poinsett County; Suspect Found Dead in Vehicle

POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — A woman was shot multiple times early March 7 on Tulot Road, and a male suspect was later found dead in a nearby vehicle from what authorities believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

According to the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and officers with the Trumann Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Tulot Road at approximately 4:45 a.m. in reference to a reported shooting involving a female victim.

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When law enforcement arrived, they located the woman outside the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment.

During the course of the response, officers located the male suspect deceased inside a vehicle on Tulot Road near the residence. Authorities said the suspect appeared to have sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The incident remains under active investigation by the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Kevin Molder said additional information will be released as it becomes available.

On March 7, 2026, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office and the Trumann Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Tulot Road in reference to a reported shooting involving a female victim.

Upon arrival, deputies and officers located a female outside the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

During the course of the response, law enforcement officers located a male suspect deceased inside a vehicle on Tulot Road near the residence. The suspect appeared to have sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

This incident remains under active investigation by the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Sheriff Kevin Molder