On July 25, 2024, at 3:37 p.m., Northwest Patrol Officers responded to 2124 Labette Manor in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered 23-year-old Elijah Tolbert, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. MEMS responded and transported Tolbert to a local hospital where he succumbed to his  injuries a short time later. Simultaneously, the scene was secured and LRPD Homicide Detectives were notified and responded. Later, the Pulaski County Coroner transported the deceased body to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy and the next of kin was notified.

Homicide Detectives along with the Crime Scene Search Unit were notified and responded. A preliminary investigation began as detectives canvassed the area, looked for surveillance video, and spoke with witnesses. This investigation is ongoing and occurred in the Northwest Division.

#Update: On August 13, 2024, Dalan Patterson, 26, was taken into custody and charged with Capital Murder.

#Update: On August 22, 2024, Justice Parker, 21, of Little Rock was taken into custody and charged with Capital Murder.

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