Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 9, 2024 – According to several reports and JPD, there was a large police presence on Gee Street on Tuesday afternoon that ended in a man taking his own life.
A man reportedly entered Native Brew Works around 3pm and “caused a scene” after staff refused to serve him any alcohol.
JPD PIO Sally Smith told JRN that he then “brandished a weapon,” meaning, that he showed the firearm in his waistband to the staff.
He then barricaded himself in the bathroom for over an hour, and officers made entry to confirm that he died by suicide just after 4pm.
The subject is reportedly a veteran.
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The Hostage Negotiation Team is on scene as well as SWAT Officers. Approximately 15 police vehicles have surrounded the building.
The Jonesboro Police Department confirmed that there is a barricaded subject on scene. No more details have been released at this time.
The restaurant posted on their Facebook page that they are closed due to unforeseen circumstances.
