POPLAR GROVE, Ark. — On Sunday, August 17, the Phillips County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) responded to a domestic violence call in the 300 block of Phillips County Road in Poplar Grove.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered one victim who had been assaulted and had serious physical injuries. The victim was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition.

The suspect, 40-year-old Brandon Billingsly, barricaded himself in the home when law enforcement arrived, and he fired multiple shots toward officers when they attempted to make contact.

Additional law enforcement agencies were called to the scene to negotiate with the suspect. After a standoff that lasted about two and a half hours, a SWAT team deployed chemical agents into the home.

Around 3 a.m., officials heard a single gunshot come

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