Benton Police Department officers responded to the 3100 block of Hamilton Cove around 9:45 p.m. Sunday in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found 37-year-old Karla Coffman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported for treatment but later succumbed to her injuries. Forty-four-year-old Jonathan Coffman was found deceased at the scene- also from a gunshot wound.
Detectives with the Benton Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Foul play from a third party is not suspected. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact BNPD. Tips may be called in at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to 847411 with the keyword BENTONPD in the body of the message or via the official BNPD app available on Google Play and iTunes.
