Arkansas Trooper Shot at Traffic Stop, Suspect in Custody

An Arkansas State Police trooper was shot and wounded during a Sunday night traffic stop. A suspect is in custody.

Arkansas Trooper Kyle Sheldon was shot Sunday night at a traffic stop. His wound is reportedly not life threatening. A suspect is in custody. (Photo: Arkansas State Police)Arkansas Trooper Kyle Sheldon was shot Sunday night at a traffic stop. His wound is reportedly not life threatening. A suspect is in custody. (Photo: Arkansas State Police)

An Arkansas State Police trooper was shot and wounded during a Sunday night traffic stop. A suspect is in custody.

Trooper Kyler Sheldon was transported to a local hospital after the shooting. Police tell KATV his injuries are non-life threatening.

Officials say Elsbeth Tresa Kittinger, 49, of Fort Worth, Texas was arrested after being treated for a gunshot wound sustained in the shooting.

The suspect was shot by responding officers during a vehicle pursuit.

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