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.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Dennis T. Durley, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.