In the quiet, rural community of Hensley, Arkansas, a family dispute on a late Saturday evening in June turned deadly, leaving one brother dead and another responsible for his death. On June 30, 2018, William Hooks, a 43-year-old male, was shot and killed. The incident, which unfolded on the 5200 block of West Hensley Road, shattered the calm of the small town and left a family grappling with a tragic loss.
The altercation that led to William's death was with his own brother, 51-year-old
John Hooks. As the dispute escalated, John Hooks fatally shot his younger brother. When Pulaski County deputies arrived at the scene at 7:55 p.m., they found a scene of domestic tragedy. John Hooks did not attempt to flee or resist; instead, he immediately surrendered to the authorities, admitting to his role in the shooting.
Following the incident, investigators began to piece together the events that led to the fatal encounter. They interviewed witnesses who were present at the scene, seeking to understand the dynamics of the argument and the circumstances that culminated in the shooting. After a thorough investigation and consideration of the witness testimonies, the authorities made the decision not to file any charges against John Hooks. William Hooks, born on March 27, 1975, was a resident of Hensley at the time of his passing.
