Arkansas Inmate Shot at Varner Unit ‘While Attempting to Flee’

ASP investigating inmate shot at Varner Unit

Arkansas State Police are investigating the shooting of an inmate who reportedly tried to escape prison.

Inmate wounded during escape attempt at Varner Supermax Unit

An officer shot and wounded an inmate trying to escape at the Varner Supermax Unit, according to the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Inmate at Varner Unit shot, injured during escape attempt, officials say

An inmate attempting to escape from the maximum security Varner Unit prison was shot Thursday morning and was being treated for injuries, Department of Corrections officials said.

Inmate at Varner Unit shot, injured during escape attempt, officials say | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

An inmate attempting to escape from the maximum security Varner Unit prison was shot Thursday morning and was being treated for injuries, Department of Corrections officials said.

Arkansas inmate shot at Varner Unit ‘while attempting to flee’

GOULD, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas Department of Corrections confirmed on Thursday that an inmate at the Varner Unit had been shot. The inmate, whose name officials did not disclose, was on field duty and “made an attempt to flee the area,” they said. They added that the officer fired two shots, striking the inmate. Federal, state officials join in Little Rock to announce national program to jam contraband prison cell phones The inm…

Arkansas inmate shot by officer after allegedly trying to 'flee' area

The Arkansas Department of Corrections confirmed that an inmate was shot by an officer after allegedly attempting to escape early Thursday morning.