by Logan Gruber
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death at a mobile home park in Rice.
The sheriff’s office received a call around 1 p.m. Oct. 14, indicating an adult female required medical attention for a gunshot wound at the Rockwood Estates mobile home park, 11000 Hwy 10, Rice. Law enforcement officers, first responders and paramedics responded to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The sheriff’s office is actively investigating the death, but they do not believe there is a danger to the general public as of press time on Wednesday.
The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Rice Police Department, Rice Fire Department and Gold Cross Ambulance.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at 320-968-7201 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 800-255-1301.