Man shot by Fort Smith officers during arrest faces charges
Indiana fugitive Michael Lee Fairburn was charged with attempted capital murder after being shot by police during his arrest.
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Indiana fugitive Michael Lee Fairburn was charged with attempted capital murder after being shot by police during his arrest.
FORT SMITH — Arkansas State Police on Tuesday charged Michael Lee Fairburn with attempted capital murder and first-degree attempted battery on a law enforcement officer in connection with an officer-involved shooting Oct. 25.
Officials with the Arkansas State Police said a man shot by Fort Smith police who were attempting to arrest him late last month now faces new charges including attempted murder.
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