Arkansas State Police say a Cleburne County sheriff’s deputy and a Heber Springs police officer were wounded by a suspect suspected of trespassing on property along the eastern edge of Heber Springs Saturday morning.
A release from the state police says the sheriff’s deputy and local police officer encountered Cody Weidemann, 31, of Bentonville, after being notified of a trespasser at a Wilburn Road address.
During an altercation with Weideman at the address, both law enforcement officers were cut with a razor type instrument, and the sheriff’s deputy and police officer both used gunfire to subdue Weideman.
None of the three are believed to have sustained life-threatening wounds, state police say. The local police officer was treated and released at a local hospital. The sheriff’s deputy and Weideman were transported to a Little Rock hospital where both are reported to be in stable condition.
An investigation into the use of deadly force by the law enforcement officers will be conducted by the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division and submitted to the Cleburne County prosecuting attorney who will determine whether the gunfire by both officers was used consistent with Arkansas laws.
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