SALINE COUNTY, Ark. – Officials with the Saline County Sheriff's Office released details on Wednesday about a Tuesday shooting and arrest.

Officials said deputies were called to a home on the 1100 block of West Longhills Road “regarding reports of a nude male firing a gun.” They continued that arriving deputies contacted Floyd Smith (age not given), who was armed.

Deputies were able to disarm Smith, officials said, and secured the home. Deputies reported finding a dead man on the front porch.

Investigators said that Smith and the victim were roommates, “and this was not a random act of violence.” They added that statements provided during the investigation, the two had fought before the man was shot.

The victim’s next of kin has been notified, sheriff’s officials said, but his name is

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