Arkansas Department of Corrections, Arkansas
End of Watch: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Sergeant Fredrick Coleman suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to an emergency call for assistance at the Cummins Unit Prison at 2540 Highway 388 in Gould, Arkansas.
At 11:34 a.m., Sergeant Coleman was rushing to the aid of another officer during an all-code assistance call when he collapsed and struck his head on the floor. Emergency personnel and staff administered life-saving measures until he was transported to Dumas Medical Center Hospital. When he arrived, he was pronounced deceased.
Sergeant Coleman had served with the Arkansas Department of Corrections for 15 years and was awarded the Director’s Outstanding Service Award in 2022. He is survived by his wife, six children, and two grandchildren.