On September 20, 2024, 45-year-old Jonathan Owen Huff of Jessieville was killed during a dispute over stolen property at a residence on Reveille Terrace in Royal, Arkansas. Huff had gone to the home with his wife and a friend named Gonzales to retrieve items they believed were stolen. An argument escalated after Huff and Gonzales exited their truck, and Gonzales reportedly produced a pistol and fired. Huff’s wife, who took cover in the truck, said she heard shots and saw Gonzales shooting, then heard additional gunfire from farther away and saw Gonzales switch from a pistol to a rifle before hearing that Huff had been shot.

Deputies from the Garland County Sheriff’s Office found Huff deceased in the yard with an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators recovered a brown 9mm pistol underneath his body and 223-caliber rounds in the area. Several people had left the scene but were later located with Arkansas State Police assistance. On September 30, 2024, Gonzales was arrested on multiple felony warrants tied to the incident and gave investigators his account during questioning. The investigation into Huff’s death remains ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the events on Reveille Terrace that day or has information about what happened, please share tips with the Garland County Sheriff’s Office.