GLEN ROSE, Ark. — On Saturday, May 17, 2025, around 5 p.m., witnesses say Tyler McWaters, 28, of Traskwood, entered the Dollar General store in Glen Rose, armed with a rifle, stole merchandise, and fled the scene on a tractor.

Hot Spring County Sheriff’s deputies and Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers responded to McWaters’ residence in the 2500 block of Thunderbird Loop, where they located the suspect. Upon contact, McWaters, armed with the rifle, fled on foot toward a neighboring property.

While being pursued, McWaters fired at the pursuing officers. Troopers returned fire, striking him. He was immediately taken into custody and received on-scene medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries before being transported to UAMS in Little Rock for further treatment.

ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating the shooting. Upon completion of the investigation, CID Agents will submit a case file to the Hot Spring County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, which will determine if the use of lethal force was consistent with Arkansas Law.