Justin Smith

Murdered

Case Description
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Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith, a 60-year-old law enforcement officer, was fatally shot on January 2, 2024, while serving a warrant in Mountain View, Arkansas. The incident occurred when Smith attempted to arrest a suspect, Clinton Craig Hefton, 52, for a misdemeanor terroristic threatening charge at a home on the 300 block of Sawmill Road. During the encounter, Smith was shot by Hefton.

Hefton was subsequently apprehended after a brief standoff and has been charged with capital murder in ...Read More
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Victim Details

Justin Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Mountain-view

AR

2024-01-02

60

Justin

Smith

Yes

12/05/2024

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Does anyone know if Justin has any known enemies? It seems like there may be some tension or conflic... ...Read More
07/07/2024
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