At 12:38 a.m., on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Southwest Patrol Officers responded to an assist medical call at 6 Diamanitina Way. Upon arrival, officers noticed the residence had been struck multiple times and observed shell casings on the street. Once inside the residence, they discovered 18-year-old James Grind deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers secured the scene and notified Homicide Detectives. Later, the Pulaski County Coroner transported the deceased body to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy and next of kin was notified.

The Crime Scene Search Unit responded shortly after Homicide Detectives. A preliminary investigation began as detectives canvassed the area for witnesses and video surveillance. This investigation is ongoing and occurred in the Southwest Division.

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