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The man fatally shot during the Friday, Dec. 2 attempted armed robbery at Simmons Bank is believed to be the “Camo Cowboy” who robbed the same location in 2012.

“There is evidence leading us to conclude he’s the same person,” Police Chief Kirk Lane said. “We are waiting on forensic evidence to hopefully confirm.”

The man fatally shot during the Friday, Dec. 2 attempted armed robbery at Simmons Bank is believed to be the “Camo Cowboy” who robbed the same location in 2012.

“There is evidence leading us to conclude he’s the same person,” Police Chief Kirk Lane said. “We are waiting on forensic evidence to hopefully confirm.”

Officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Arby’s, 900 Military Road, at approximately 8:44 p.m. Saturday for a report of an aggravated robbery. Employees told officers that three black males entered the store, all brandishing handguns, and yelled commands, including demanding money.

Officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Arby’s, 900 Military Road, at approximately 8:44 p.m. Saturday for a report of an aggravated robbery. Employees told officers that three black males entered the store, all brandishing handguns, and yelled commands, including demanding money.

Officers and staff of the Benton Police Department send condolences to the family of retired Police Officer Thomas “Tom” Ramsey and appreciation for his more than 13 years of service.

Officers and staff of the Benton Police Department send condolences to the family of retired Police Officer Thomas “Tom” Ramsey and appreciation for his more than 13 years of service.

The suspect from the Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, bank robbery which led to him being shot is 58-year-old Joseph Edward Turner Jr., of Grant County. Mr. Turner was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital following the attempted armed robbery of the Simmons Bank at 1323 Military Road.