In the quiet afternoon of May 23, 2021, the life of 22-year-old Jacob Tyler Stone, a White male, was tragically cut short by gunfire near Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The Garland County Sheriff's Office received a call about a shooting in the 200 block of Adcock Road around 12:30 p.m. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered Stone unresponsive at the scene.
Known to his loved ones as Tyler, he was a resident of Malvern, Arkansas.
A 2016 graduate of Lake Hamilton High School, he was remembered as a man of many talents, skilled in welding and home remodeling. Above all, he was a devoted father to his three children, Bradley, Emma, and Jaxon. His family recalled his strong work ethic and his unwavering dedication to providing for them.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, another individual at the scene was taken in for questioning by law enforcement and was subsequently arrested on a warrant for an unrelated matter. However, no arrests have been publicly announced, and no suspects have been officially named in connection with Jacob Tyler Stone's death.
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. The Garland County Criminal Investigations Division has asked that anyone with information come forward to assist them in bringing closure to a case that has left a painful void in the lives of Stone's family and friends. The community continues to mourn the loss of a young father whose life held so much promise.
