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Ethan Meagley

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Ethan Meagley

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Fort Smith

    AR

    2018-02-15

    27

    Ethan

    Meagley

    Yes

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else find the circumstances around Noah Bell's arrest a bit odd? While it's clear he's n... ...Read More
    11/20/2024
    I’ve been following the case of Ethan Meagley, and I can’t help but think about his kids. Losing... ...Read More
    07/04/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the impact this has had on Ethan's kids. Losing their dad at such a youn... ...Read More
    07/25/2023
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