Fatal Encounters

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Jeffrey Wratten

Name: Jeffrey Wratten
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 08/20/2020
Location: AR-5 and Magness Creek Dr
Cabot, Arkansas, 72023
County: Lonoke
Agency: Cabot Police Department
Cause of Death:
Intended Use of Force:
Media summary: Jeffrey Wratten was the subject of a "be on the lookout" for police after a family member said they were concerned about his well being. Around 12:38 p.m., a Cabot police officer initiated a traffic stop. Wratten was the driver of the vehicle stopped by the officer and got out holding a shotgun. Officer Sylvester Starks ordered Wratten to drop the gun, and then shot and killed him.
Unique ID: 28636

News article: Link






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