West Memphis police tried to stop an eastbound vehicle on Interstate 40 about 5 p.m. As they pursued, the driver reportedly struck police patrol cars and reversed direction. He began driving westbound towards officers in eastbound lanes, police said. At least one officer fired on the vehicle, which struck an eastbound tractor-trailer rig. Ronald Clinton was killed by the gunshot.
Victim's Name: Ronald Clinton
Agency Responsible: West Memphis Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 21, 2018
County: Crittenden
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3719
Geography: Suburban