Smith arrest Tuesday, charged with Capital Murder and Aggravated Assault.

A Benton man is suspected of killing his roommate. Deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested a naked Floyd Smith on September 30, 2025, as he lay on the asphalt, stopping traffic.

Floyd Smith, suspect arrested after an apparent homicide Sept 30th.

The SCSO released a statement that deputies answered an emergency call regarding “reports of a nude male firing a gun.” The call came in at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, in the 1100 block of W. Longhills Road.

Deputies arrived and made contact with Smith, who possessed a firearm. Smith was safely disarmed without incident. While searching the residence, deputies found a deceased male on the front porch of the home.

Detectives processed the scene and interviewed witnesses. Preliminary findings indicate that Smith and the victim were roommates and that this was not a random act of violence, according to the SCSO’s statement. Based on witness interviews, a brief altercation preceded the shooting.

The victim’s next of kin has been notified. However, his identity is being withheld at this time out of respect for the family.

This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further details will be released at this time.

PREVIOUSLY: SEPT 30, 2025

Detectives are on the scene of a shooting in Benton, Arkansas, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The general location is West Longhills Road, off Congo Road.

A statement on their social media says the incident occurred around noon on Tuesday, September 30th. They say a suspect is in custody and there is no danger to the community. MySaline will update as more information is released from SCSO.

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