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Johnson County deputy shot during stand-off

Deputy sustains non-life-threatening injuries

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Johnson County deputy shot during stand-off

Deputy sustains non-life-threatening injuries

A Knoxville woman is behind bars after Arkansas State Police say she shot a Johnson County Sheriff's deputy.According to police, the shooting happened around 2 pm in Knoxville when officers were involved in an armed stand-off with 44-year old Christina Beasley. Deputy Brent Scott sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound during the stand-off. Police say Beasley was barricaded in her residence when she began shooting at officers. Beasley is charged with attempted capital murder. This is a developing story. We will update this article as we get more information.

A Knoxville woman is behind bars after Arkansas State Police say she shot a Johnson County Sheriff's deputy.

According to police, the shooting happened around 2 pm in Knoxville when officers were involved in an armed stand-off with 44-year old Christina Beasley.

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Deputy Brent Scott sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound during the stand-off.

Police say Beasley was barricaded in her residence when she began shooting at officers.

Beasley is charged with attempted capital murder.

This is a developing story. We will update this article as we get more information.