Russell Lewellen, a 69-year-old White/Caucasian man, was found with multiple gunshot wounds at a home on Arkansas 250 in Waldron on the evening of March 20, 2024. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 5:45 p.m.; emergency medical personnel transported Lewellen to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division was asked to assist, and Lewellen’s body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.

A 34-year-old man from Waldron has been arrested and is charged with first-degree murder; he is being held at the Scott County Detention Center. Investigators continue to develop the timeline and motive as the community seeks answers.

If anyone in Waldron remembers relevant observations from March 20 or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known with authorities.