In Arkansas, a fatal shooting of former Republican state Sen. Linda Collins-Smith is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said. In Oklahoma, former state Sen. Jonathan Nichols was found dead from a gunshot in his home, according to police.
Lawmakers in Arkansas and Oklahoma are mourning the loss of two former state senators who were found dead in their homes within a span of two days.
In Arkansas, this week's fatal shooting of former Republican state Sen. Linda Collins-Smith is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said.In Oklahoma, former state Sen. Jonathan Nichols was found dead from a gunshot in his home in Norman, about 20 miles from Oklahoma City, according to police. Authorities have not provided additional details on the apparently unrelated deaths. Investigations are under way in both states. Linda Collins-SmithRead MoreFormer Arkansas state Sen.
— Arkansas GOP June 5, 2019 Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he was stunned by her death and expressed his condolences to her loved ones. "She was a good person who served in the public arena with passion and conviction," Hutchinson said."The first lady and I extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends during this difficult time." Jonathan NicholsJonathan Nichols was an Oklahoma state senator from 2000 to 2012.
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