On April 6, 2024, Officers with the Conway Police Department responded to Massage Envy at 1040 South Amity Road in response to a call for service about a subject who had driven their vehicle into the business. Officers arrived and found an armed male who barricaded himself in a room. No one was reported injured at the time.
The SWAT and Negotiations Teams responded to the incident and while talking with the subject he fired at officers who then returned fire, striking the subject. Medical care was started immediately, and the subject was transported to a local hospital. No officers were injured during the exchange of gunfire.
The Arkansas State Police have been asked to investigate the incident. Some officers involved in the incident were placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
No further information will be released at this time and questions can be directed to the Arkansas State Police.