FORT SMITH – Two FSPD officers are credited with saving the life of someone allegedly trying to take their own life. Early Wednesday, Corporal Cody Elliot and Officer Keith Shelby were called to the site of a suicidal subject.
“Once they arrived Officer Shelby and Elliot located a vehicle covered with a tarp in the back yard of the residence. Officers immediately noticed that the car windows were fogged up and that a hose was affixed to the exhaust of the vehicle.” The Police Department said in a release. “The hose was connected to the interior and the windows of the vehicle were taped shut. A male victim was discovered in the driver’s seat, unresponsive.”
Officer Keith Shelby was able to gain entry through the passenger side of the vehicle.
“Officer Shelby and Corporal Cody Elliot were able to remove the victim from danger and immediately took him to a nearby ambulance that had arrived on the scene, ultimately saving the victim’s life.” The Department reported.
The Department K-9 unit also assisted in the effort.
