Vehicle chase ends in gunfire, man's death

A man is dead after a vehicle chase in Faulkner County on Sunday ended in gunfire, a news release from the Arkansas State Police said.Scotty Helton, 53, died on the scene after he exchanged gunfire with a Mayflower police officer and three state troopers, the release said.According to the news release, Faulkner County deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Helton's vehicle for reckless driving about 1 a.m. Sunday, at which point Helton fled.Deputies reported pursuing Helton into Conway city limits, where they were joined by Conway police officers.