JUST IN: Police Chief Lured Into Ambush, Gets Shot, Destroys His Attacker
by Christopher BergTrumann Police Chief Chad Henson was able to destroy his attacker.
Trumann, AR - The Trumann police chief was lured into an ambush on Friday and shot, but was able to destroy his attacker in a gunfight.
The incident happened at around 10 a.m. when Johnny Kelley, 49, ask the police chief to come to his residence, according to a statement released by Arkansas State Police.
As Chief Chad Henson approached the door, Kelley opened fire, shooting the chief.
The veteran lawman returned fire, evicting Kelley from this plane of existence.
Kelley's body was located dead on scene and was submitted to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for an official cause and manner of death determination.
Chief Henson survived the gunfight but his official condition has not been released at this time.
The Arkansas State Police are conducting the investigation.
17 Responses
Boogers Allday
Aug 7, 2018 I wonder if stricter gun control would have made a difference in this situation?
chattycathy
Aug 5, 2018 Thankful the RIGHT guy won the gun fight! As it should be! Be at peace as you recover Hero!
ArtBeltran72
Aug 4, 2018 Hope he makes it! Glad he took out the scumbag first.
Gingersnap1
Aug 4, 2018 Praying for healing
BarbMomof5
Aug 4, 2018 Chief Chad Henson I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!
LordSeamus
Aug 4, 2018 Good for the chief....here's for a quick and full recovery.
cabman86
Aug 4, 2018 Great job Chief! Prayers for a speedy recovery!
RPG156
Aug 4, 2018 The veteran lawman returned fire, evicting Kelley from this plane of existence. Hahaha.
Oregngntlman
Aug 4, 2018 AKA lethal injection Semper Fi 1966 to eternity
Burgers Allday
Aug 4, 2018 Maybe.