Jeffrey Wratten was the subject of a "be on the lookout" for police after a family member said they were concerned about his well being. Around 12:38 p.m., a Cabot police officer initiated a traffic stop. Wratten was the driver of the vehicle stopped by the officer and got out holding a shotgun. The officer ordered Wratten to drop the gun, and then shot and killed him.
Killer: Sylvester Starks
Agency: Cabot Police Department
Motive: traffic violation/ welfare check
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop
Service Call: No
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Jeffrey Wratten
Death Date: August 20, 2020
County: Lonoke
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Washington Post Database ID: 6101