Tammy Curtis, Publisher

The SRC learned of a homicide over the weekend in Fulton County. At press time, details were still sketchy but the Arkansas State Police is currently investigating the shooting of Kristy Marie Taylor, 57 who was killed outside her home. 

A person discovered Taylor lying in her driveway on Fawn Wood Road near Elizabeth around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 made a call to dispatch after coming upon her and soon after, realizing she had a head wound.

First responders and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the scene.

Taylor’s body was sent to the Arkansas Crime Laboratory for an autopsy. 

Sheriff Joe Boshears turned the investigation over to the Arkansas State Police who are currently working to determine who may have shot Taylor. Taylor has worked for the Fulton County Sheriff’s office for about 9-10 years. 

This news agency will release more details as they become available and if an arrest is made in the case.