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Sherwood police launch investigation after finding body in vehicle

The Sherwood Police Department says officers were dispatched to the intersection of East Woodruff and Walker Creek Drive, where they found a body in a vehicle.

SHERWOOD, Ark. — Sherwood police found a person dead in a vehicle at the intersection of East Woodruff and Walker Creek Drive around 7:43 p.m. Thursday.

The discovery came after authorities dispatched to a reported vehicle accident while fielding reports from 911 callers about possible gunshots near the scene.

After arrival, officers said they found the vehicle with the dead individual inside, secured the scene and started processing it for evidence.

Police said the victim's identity is being withheld until the next of kin is notified.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sherwood Police Department at (501) 835-1425.

This is an ongoing investigation. We will update this story as more information becomes available.

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