Rogers Police Chief Steve Helms told The Morning News that officials responded to the Walter residence early Saturday morning for a medical emergency. Responders found Paul Walters’ body.

Helms says Myrtle Walter admitted she shot her husband. A handgun was recovered from the scene.

The chief says the Walters argued before the shooting. The investigation is continuing.

Walter is being held without bond at the Benton County jail.

This article was published today at 8:09 p.m.

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