On the afternoon of August 27, 2019, Deanna Thomas Banks, 28, and 36-year-old Christina Fulmer were found dead in the front yard of a residence at 202 Washington Street in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. Officers responding to a shooting discovered the two women and encountered 37-year-old Raymond Lewis Williams, Jr. emerging from the home armed with a rifle.

Williams retreated inside and a standoff followed. After hours of unsuccessful negotiations, the Arkansas State Police SWAT Team deployed tear gas. Williams came back onto the porch armed and opened fire; state troopers returned fire, fatally shooting Williams. All three bodies were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for autopsies, and the county prosecuting attorney reviewed whether the officers’ use of deadly force complied with state law. The troopers involved were placed on paid administrative leave.

If anyone knew Deanna, Christina, or had information about what happened at 202 Washington Street that day, please share what you know.