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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 18, 2019

Governor Hutchinson Offers Condolences in Death of
Stone County Deputy; Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement on the death of Stone County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Stephen, who was killed in the line of duty Thursday morning:

“It was heartbreaking to hear that Stone County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Stephen was killed in the line of duty today. Deputy Stephen’s death is a somber reminder that our law-enforcement officers risk their lives every day to protect ours. I am grateful for the men and women who willingly put their safety on the line every time they put on the uniform. My heart goes out to his wife and son, and to his fellow officers and friends in their grief at the tragic loss of Mike Stephen.”

Governor Hutchinson ordered the state flag of Arkansas to fly at half-staff ([link removed]) in honor of Deputy Stephen. The flag is to be flown at half-staff immediately through the day of interment.

CONTACT: Press Shop ([email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=)v or 501.682.3642)

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