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JUST IN: Police Chief Lured Into Ambush, Gets Shot, Destroys His Attacker

Trumann 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.

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