On Friday, May 27^th, 2022, just before 10 PM, Little Rock Police Officers responded to an “assist medical” call for service at 3510 South Bryant Street, Apt. 50. Officers met with the 911 caller, Kristi Taylor, who reported that her child, Kyisha Price (13 years old), was not breathing and had been experiencing breathing problems. Taylor also informed officers that Kyisha was having difficulty eating earlier in the day. Responding officers viewed the body of the child, noting open wounds, multiple apparent bed sores, and concerns the child was not being cared for. As mandated reporters, the responding officers also alerted the Child Abuse Hotline. The Major Crimes Detectives responded to begin a preliminary investigation of this incident; however, at the time of this incident, detectives could not rule the death as a homicide.

Homicide Detectives continued this investigation by conducting a comprehensive review of the scene and all evidence associated with this case.

On September 8^th, 2022, the death of Kyisha Price was ruled a homicide by the Medical Examiner’s Office. An arrest warrant for Kristi Taylor has been issued for Murder in the 2^nd Degree.

If you are aware of or have concerns about child abuse in a home, report it to your local police department or call the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 482-5964.