Howard was allegedly mentally unstable and highly intoxicated when he left his home and began firing, while armed with several firearms. An officer shot Howard in the chest after a short standoff that ended with officers shooting the 49-year-old after he pointed a gun at them.
Victim's Name: Richard Robert Howard
Agency Responsible: Benton County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Race: White
Date of Death: July 9, 2014
County: Franklin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban