Suspect fatally shot by Arkansas authorities

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Authorities in Arkansas have fatally shot a suspect following a car chase that began when a sheriff's deputy spotted a wanted man.

Arkansas State Police said in a statement Saturday that 40-year-old Matthew Abrams of Pine Bluff was shot Friday after pointing a gun at officers.

Authorities say the events began when a Jefferson County sheriff's deputy attempted to detain Abrams and question him about recent criminal activity.

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