A man authorities called a 'fugitive and violent sex offender' was shot by police who said he assaulted an officer with a knife.
by JACK A. WEBB | KATV StaffOfficers said they tried to subdue Michael Lee Fairburn with a Taser, but their attempts were unsuccessful, and Fairburn was shot, Oct. 25, 2023. A man authorities called a "fugitive and violent sex offender" was shot by police in Arkansas after they said he assaulted an officer with a knife while being served a felony warrant.
Fort Smith police said Wednesday evening, officers tried to serve the warrant to Michael Lee Fairburn, who had been spotted several times in the city. Fairburn is from Indiana. Police said they found Fairburn in a wooded area and that he brandished a knife as officers tried to arrest him. He also threatened to kill the officers, police said.
During the encounter, officers tried to subdue Fairburn with a Taser but their attempts were unsuccessful," Fort Smith police said in a news release. "Fairburn then assaulted one of the officers with a knife. In response, officers discharged their service firearms to protect their lives."None of the officers were seriously injured in the incident," authorities said.The police chief requested Arkansas State Police investigate the incident.
The officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave, pending the investigation's outcome.
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