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Ethan Meagley

Case from Fort Smith, AR dated Feb 15, 2018

Victim Details

Ethan Meagley

Male

White / Caucasian

Fort Smith

AR

2018-02-15

27

Ethan

Meagley

Yes

07/17/2026

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On the evening of February 15, 2018, a dispute in the parking lot of the River Valley Inn & Suites in Fort Smith, Arkansas, tragically escalated, ending the life of 27-year-old Ethan Meagley. Meagley, a male, sustained a fatal gunshot wound to his chest during the altercation. The circumstances surrounding the conflict that led to the shooting remain somewhat opaque, but the event prompted a swift investigation by the Fort Smith Police Department.

The investigation quickly led to the iden ...
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  • Arkansas Online: Man fatally shot in parking lot of Arkansas hotel, police say; 34-year-old sought
  • FOX16: One Man Dead After Fort Smith Hotel Shooting
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    Does anyone else find the circumstances around Noah Bell's arrest a bit odd? While it's clear he's n... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the case of Ethan Meagley, and I can’t help but think about his kids. Losing... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this has had on Ethan's kids. Losing their dad at such a youn... ...Read More
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