Crime
North Little Rock Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Following Traffic Stop
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR – Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Thursday morning in the parking lot of Cactus Jack’s located on McCain Boulevard.
According to a spokesperson with the North Little Rock Police Department, the incident began around 6:45 a.m. when officers initiated a routine traffic stop.
During the stop, a passenger seated in the front of the vehicle suddenly exited and fled on foot.
As officers pursued the individual, the suspect reportedly fired a weapon at them. Officers returned fire, striking the individual.
The suspect was subsequently transported to a local hospital with injuries that have been described as non-life-threatening.
Police have not released the suspect’s identity or gender at this time.
No officers were injured during the exchange of gunfire.
The North Little Rock Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the incident.
In accordance with standard departmental policy, the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the North Little Rock Police Tip Line at 501-680-8439 or reach out directly to Detective Gibbons at 501-771-7149. All tips can be provided anonymously.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.