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RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. -

A Russellville police officer has shot and killed a man who brandished a handgun when officers responded to a call to his home.

State police say the Friday afternoon shooting occurred during a third visit by police to the address.

On the call prior to the one that resulted in the shooting, a resident reported someone at the residence had fired a bullet into a window.

State police say Russellville officers responded to the third call after a mental health hotline reported someone at the house needed assistance.

Officials say a man met police at the front of the house and aimed a pistol at the officers.

The name of the dead person is being withheld until relatives are notified. Names of the officers weren't released by state police.