Nathan Lynch, 45, was killed late on Friday night, June 12, 2026, on Carl Drive in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, after a confrontation that police say ended in gunfire. Hot Springs officers were dispatched about 11:48 p.m.; Lynch was found on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say the shooting grew out of an argument or altercation between Lynch and 34-year-old Jace Dickey. Authorities have not released what the dispute was about, how long it lasted, or what specifically led to shots being fired. After talking with witnesses, police located Dickey, who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and booked into the Garland County Detention Center. No other suspects have been identified and the investigation remained open.

If anyone saw the incident on Carl Drive that night or has information about the events leading up to the shooting, contact the Hot Springs Police Department.