Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting in Benton County

On Thursday, Feb. 13 at 3:52 p.m., Benton County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the 3100 block of Highway MM following a 911 call reporting a disturbance involving a knife and firearms.

While responding, deputies received additional information that an individual had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies located 59-year-old Mark Steven Lomax, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his lower thorax.

Lomax was airlifted to University Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 6:21 p.m.

Next of kin has been notified. Sheriff's Detectives and Deputies are actively investigating the incident, interviewing witnesses and persons of interest, and processing evidence.

At this time, no arrests have been made, as the investigation remains ongoing with multiple interviews and investigative steps still underway.

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The Benton County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to know that all persons of interest are cooperating, and there is no threat to the community stemming from this incident.

Anyone who may have additional information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Johnson at the Benton County Sheriff's Office at (660) 438-5252.