Topline: A 21-year-old murder suspect accused in the fatal shooting of Triton Michael King has been brought back to Arkansas after his arrest across the state line.
Published: August 19, 2026 10:04 pm ET
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Hunter Anderson (via Benton County Sheriff's Office)
SULPHUR SPRINGS, AR — Hunter James Anderson, 21, has been transferred back to Arkansas after authorities arrested him out of state in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Triton Michael King in Benton County.
According to THV11, Anderson is accused of shooting and killing King on Aug. 13, and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said he was brought back to Arkansas after being taken into custody in Missouri.
Earlier reporting on the case said deputies responded to a fatal Thursday night shooting near Sulphur Springs and found King dead at the scene. Investigators later identified Anderson as the suspect and said he would face a capital murder charge.
Authorities said Anderson was arrested in Southwest City, Missouri, before being transferred back to Arkansas. The case remains with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and prosecutors as the homicide charge moves forward.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: August 19, 2026 10:04 pm ET
Hunter Anderson (via Benton County Sheriff's Office)
SULPHUR SPRINGS, AR — Hunter James Anderson, 21, has been transferred back to Arkansas after authorities arrested him out of state in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Triton Michael King in Benton County.
According to THV11, Anderson is accused of shooting and killing King on Aug. 13, and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said he was brought back to Arkansas after being taken into custody in Missouri.
Earlier reporting on the case said deputies responded to a fatal Thursday night shooting near Sulphur Springs and found King dead at the scene. Investigators later identified Anderson as the suspect and said he would face a capital murder charge.
Authorities said Anderson was arrested in Southwest City, Missouri, before being transferred back to Arkansas. The case remains with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and prosecutors as the homicide charge moves forward.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Benton County Murder Suspect Returned to Arkansas After Missouri Arrest
A 21-year-old murder suspect accused in the fatal shooting of Triton Michael King has been brought back to Arkansas after his arrest across the state line.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: August 19, 2026 10:04 pm ET
Hunter Anderson (via Benton County Sheriff's Office)
SULPHUR SPRINGS, AR — Hunter James Anderson, 21, has been transferred back to Arkansas after authorities arrested him out of state in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Triton Michael King in Benton County.
According to THV11, Anderson is accused of shooting and killing King on Aug. 13, and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said he was brought back to Arkansas after being taken into custody in Missouri.
Earlier reporting on the case said deputies responded to a fatal Thursday night shooting near Sulphur Springs and found King dead at the scene. Investigators later identified Anderson as the suspect and said he would face a capital murder charge.
Authorities said Anderson was arrested in Southwest City, Missouri, before being transferred back to Arkansas. The case remains with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and prosecutors as the homicide charge moves forward.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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