Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting Reported at East McCain Boulevard in North Little Rock
North Little Rock, AR – Law enforcement officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 4120 East McCain Boulevard in North Little Rock.
According to preliminary information, a suspect was shot twice in the abdomen during an encounter with police.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under active investigation, and no further details about what prompted the use of force have been released at this time.
The suspect was transported from the scene to a nearby medical facility for emergency treatment.
Their current condition has not been disclosed.
Per standard protocol, the involved officer(s) have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
The North Little Rock Police Department, along with external oversight agencies, are working to gather evidence and determine whether department policies and procedures were followed during the incident.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.