Charges Dropped in Fatal Shooting of Arkansas Officer

West Memphis, AR, police have dropped charges against a man who was originally arrested in connection to the death of an off-duty Forrest City, AR, police officer.

A couple hours after naming a suspect in the case, authorities say charges were dropped against 19-year-old Bobby Patterson after police verified his alibi that was not known prior to his arrest, reports KATV .

The search now continues for the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting and killing of Officer Oliver Johnson.

Authorities say Johnson was inside his residence at Meadows Apartments when a stray bullet fired outside entered his home and hit him. Police say Johnson was not the intended target.

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