Officers were investigating the theft of a vehicle on Aggie Road. During the investigation, Ware who was a suspect was in trailer #33 with a woman and several children. He fired at officers, and Corporal John Eidson fired back. The Jonesboro Police Department's Tactical Unit arrived and was able to pull the children to safety from a rear window. Ware was found dead in the trailer.
Victim's Name: Michael Anthony Ware
Agency Responsible: Jonesboro Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: White
Date of Death: January 9, 2014
County: Craighead
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban