Police Officer in Arkansas Found Dead After Being Run Over by 2 Suspects

Created by Alec G. Jun 27 2021, 11:16 AM EDT

Kevin Apple, an Arkansas police officer for 23 years, was run over by a vehicle that showed two suspects. US officials have sharied their thoughts and condolences.

Two Suspects Apprehended

The two suspects were swiftly apprehended as they fatally ran over as well as dragged Officer Apple as he attempted to approach the vehicle. The suspects' names were Shawna Rhae Cash and Elijah Anadoloza Sr., age 22 and 18, respectively. The duo is now charged with capital murder and attempted capital murder. Their location is now in Benton County jail.

Cash and Anadoloza Sr. peeled out of a convenience store parking lot in White Oaks, Arkansas leaving Officer Apple as good as dead, says the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The two were apprehended 100 miles north of the border in Missouri in Bella Vista.

Pea Ridge Police Lt. Michael Lisenbee, public information officer, says that the entire department is still in shock, and since it's a hometown, everyone is considered family.

Officer Apple's Dedicated Service

Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple has dedicated two decades in law enforcement and is considered a veteran amongst peers. Officer Brian Stamps, his partner, attempted to speak to the driver, who was then inside a parked Jeep when one of them stepped on the gas and rammed the patrol vehicle in which Officer Apple was struck. He died on the scene.

Apple and Stamps' reason behind approaching the vehicle is that they believed that it was connected to a property crime, and the entire department was searching for the said vehicle. They received a call around 11:30 AM on Saturday to investigate a blue model Jeep by Rogers police officers.

US Officials Sympathize

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson went to Twitter, a popular social media platform, and tweeted the following.

"I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Pea Ridge police officer Kevin Apple. My prayers are with Officer Apple's family and the entire Pea Ridge community during this time. I have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in tribute to Officer Apple."

Another US official from Arkansas, namely Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Attorney General did the same with Gov. Hutchinson tweeted out a statement saying that Officer Apple's watch had ended and that he will forever be remembered for his dedication and commitment to taking care of the community. Rutledge also offers her deepest condolences to Apple's family.

Not to mention two U.S. Senators, Tom Cotton and John Boozman of Arkansas offer their regret and deepest condolences to Apple's family and send their prayers to everyone within the Pea Ridge community and are saddened by the loss of a fine police officer on the line of duty.

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Written by Alec G.