LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Update: William Bettis posted a $25,000 bond and was released from the Saline County Detention Center on Wednesday.
The Saline County Sheriff's Department arrested a 52-year-old man on Tuesday for the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Franklin Ramirez, who was working on the job as a roofer when the shooting occurred.
According to the sheriff's department, William Bettis was taken into custody after an investigation with the assistance of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Bettis was booked into the Saline County Detention Center where he awaits a bond hearing. He has been charged with manslaughter, hunting endangerment/endangerment resulting in death, resident hunting license requirements, and hunter education certificate requirement.
The Ramirez family has been working to raise money so they can send Franklin's body home to Guatemala.
Those looking for ways to help can click here.