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Little Rock police name suspect in Feb. 28 homicide investigation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Little Rock Police Department has named a suspect in a Feb. 28 capital murder investigation. Police posted that 20-year-old Al Fitzpatrick is wanted in connection with the shooting death of 33-year-old Eugene McDaniel on Feb. 28. Police reported at the time that officers responded to a call about shots fired at 11:14 p.m. and found McDaniel dead of apparent gunshot wounds in a vehicle parked at Labatt Manor Apartments. Little Rock police investigating Friday night Labette Manor deadly shooting McDaniel's death marked the 17th homicide of 2025. On Jan. 28, a 19-year-old was shot and killed at the same apartments while trying to sell a pair of shoes via Facebook Marketplace. Anyone with information concerning the incident of Fitzpatrick's whereabouts is asked to contact the Little Rock Major Crimes Unit at 501-371-4660. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
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Little Rock program helps authorities return those with special needs to their home
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new program in Little Rock is looking to help those with special needs return home to their loved ones. The Take Me Home program is designed to help those with autism, down syndrome, Alzheimer's or who are nonverbal if they get lost and their family is having trouble finding them. Once a profile is made on the program's website, you can upload a picture of the person you're looking for along with any relevant information that will help police find them. 'It gives citizens a peace of mind to know that we are working with them to try and get their loved one back home and they are immediately notified once the individual is identified,' Officer Katina Hatley with the Little Rock Police Department said To register, visit to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
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Park Plaza shoppers ‘shocked' after woman was shot, killed in mall parking lot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Several shoppers at Park Plaza Mall say they're still on edge, as Little Rock police investigate the homicide of a woman who was shot and killed in the parking lot of the mall Monday night. Officials with the Little Rock Police Department confirmed Tuesday that the victim was 47-year-old Cynthia Gregory. Little Rock police release name of woman killed in Park Plaza Mall shooting According to LRPD, officers responded shortly after 6 p.m. to the mall at 6000 West Markham Street. After arriving on the scene, officers said they found Gregory after she had been shot. She was taken to the hospital where she later died. Mimi Berry lives in Little Rock and says she often goes shopping at the mall but is rethinking that decision. 'Its horrible, it's absolutely horrible,' Berry said. 'It's shocking and it should not be going on here. I guess everyone has to be very very careful.' This is the second shooting at the mall in a matter of months, the other happening on Black Friday in 2024 when two people were shot and injured. Weeks later police made an arrest in that case. Nassim Kerawala owns a business just steps away from the mall. She said she remembers the chaos of the November shooting. 'We had to shut down because there were so many cops and people were scared and everybody was just running around,' Kerawala said. Woman dead after being found shot in Park Plaza Mall parking lot Kerawala says after this shooting she isn't comfortable even taking her daughter inside the mall and the businesses around her are also feeling the impact. 'It affects all of us. You see, many of us are not open,' Kerawala said. Officials with Park Plaza Mall released a statement saying they are cooperating with law enforcement during their investigation. 'We are heartbroken about the incident on Monday evening, and our deepest sympathies are with the victim, her family, and friends. We continue to work diligently to assist Little Rock Police in their ongoing investigation. Over the past several years, Park Plaza has made significant investments into the center, including enhancements to security infrastructure, resources, and operations. We also continue to work actively with local leaders, Little Rock Police, and other first responders to further enhance safety at the property and in our community. We are focused on providing our guests, tenants, and employees a safe place to shop, gather, and work. Their safety and well-being remains our highest priority.' Officials with Park Plaza Mall However, Kerawala believes more needs to change when it comes to security. 'They're getting better, but they need more improvement,' she said. 'I don't know who walks in there or if its safe to go in there anymore.' No suspect information has been released at the time. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Little Rock Police Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
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Woman dead after being found shot in Park Plaza Mall parking lot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Little Rock Police Department is investigating after a woman was found shot in the parking lot of Park Plaza Mall. Authorities said officers responded to 6000 West Markham Street in reference to a subject down at 6:11 p.m. When they arrived, officers said they found a woman suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Little Rock community still feeling the weight of Black Friday shooting at Park Plaza LRPD officials said the victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment but she later died from her injuries. No suspect or victim information has been released at this time. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
