Michael Wheeler, 38, known as Chase, was found dead from apparent gunshot wounds at a residence on Cravens Lane in New Blaine, Arkansas, after a verbal disturbance escalated on January 5, 2023. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office was first alerted to the dispute; a second caller reported shots fired while a deputy was en route. An Arkansas state trooper who was nearby assisted at the scene.

Officers discovered Wheeler inside the home and took a suspect into custody at the residence. A firearm believed to be the weapon used was recovered. Investigators from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by Arkansas State Police special agents, secured the property and executed a search warrant. The coroner removed Wheeler’s body and sent it to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for determination of cause of death.

No additional details about the suspect or motive have been released. If anyone has information about events on Cravens Lane on January 5, 2023, or knew Michael Wheeler, contact investigators with relevant tips.