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The Little Rock Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that took place on Monday afternoon in Little Rock, Arkansas. The victim has been identified as Markeith Nance, who was found with a gunshot wound at a residence on the 4200 block of West 11th Street. Officers were called to the scene after receiving a report of a shooting at around 4:15 pm on Monday.
This is just the latest incident of gun violence to occur in Little Rock, a city that has seen an uptick in violent crimes in recent years. Police have not yet released any information regarding a possible suspect or motive in the shooting.
Based on the article published by Arkansas Online on March 27, 2023, Local residents have expressed various concerns over the rising levels of gun violence in the area and are calling on law enforcement officials to take action to address the problem. The incident comes as Little Rock is already grappling with a surge in violent crimes, including homicides and aggravated assaults.
The LRPD is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and contact them. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.