Little Rock Public Safety Commission: Special Committee Meeting
August 6, 2026 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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1125 East Roosevelt Road Homicide
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, patrol officers with the 12th Street Division responded to a subject down at 2:00 am in the Little Rock National Cemetery. Officers arrived and discovered 34-year-old Zachary Counts, suffering from severe wounds to the back…
Markham Street Reopened to Traffic
LITTLE ROCK– The City of Little Rock reopened West Markham Street on Thursday afternoon following the demolition and safe removal of a damaged pedestrian bridge near the intersection of Markham and Dennison streets. Markham Street between Barton and Thayer streets…
2300 South Martin Street Homicide
At 3:24 am, on November 2, 2025, patrol officers with the 12th Street Division responded to a ShotSpotter activation at 2300 South Martin Street. When they arrived, they discovered 46-year-old Ahmad Kidd sitting inside the drivers’ seat of his vehicle…
Bridge Demolition Expected to Begin This Week
LITTLE ROCK– City of Little Rock officials have authorized a contractor to immediately proceed with demolition of the pedestrian bridge over West Markham Street. Preliminary site work started today with demolition set to begin on Tuesday. The contractor has up…
Little Rock Named a Top City for Job Growth
LITTLE ROCK– The City of Little Rock has been named by LinkedIn as one of the nation’s top 25 fastest-growing cities for jobs, reflecting Little Rock’s economic momentum and strength as a healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics hub. The world’s largest…
1010 Breckenridge Drive Homicide
On July 19, 2026, at 9:27 pm, Northwest Patrol Officers responded to 1010 Breckenridge Drive in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they located 55-year-old Otis Shavers inside of his apartment suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Just outside of…
4316 West 29th Street Homicide
At 5:47 pm, on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, patrol officers with the 12th Street Division responded to a shooting at 4316 West 29th Street. When they arrived, they located a male subject, later identified as 24-year-old Emmanuel Ilo, suffering from…
5720 Young Road Homicide
At 1:54 am, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Patrol Officers with the Southwest Division responded to 5720 Young Road in reference to a cutting call for service. When officers arrived, they located 44-year-old Ricky Burnett suffering from an apparent stab…