Fort Smith Police arrest man after he was shot for acting “erratic” and holding a rock.

Police responded to a report of man running from location to location yelling about guns, assault rifles and being chased. Officers found 41-year-old Michael Woith running from Fort Smith Blue Print. He was later detained.

Police went to the business where witnesses said Woith came into the store, knocked over displays and yelled about guns. Employees asked Woith to leave the store but he refused. Witnesses told police Woith had a large rock in his hand and raised it over his head like he was going to throw it. One employee pulled a 9mm handgun out and shot Woith once in the shoulder. Witnesses said Woith went back a few steps and threw the rock.

Woith was treated for the would and admitted to injecting and smoking meth. Woith is being held on suspicion of aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, public intoxication and resisting arrest.