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Little Rock, AR Monday, October 12, 2026
Crime

Latasha Butler identified as victim killed in North Little Rock shooting

Comments 0 Marcus Whitfield 1 min read

Latasha Butler died after a Sunday morning gunfire incident in North Little Rock, authorities reported. Police confirmed another person sustained life-threatening injuries during the same event. The first call sent officers directly to the scene.

Officers responded to the 110 block of Parkway Drive, according to a press release. The call referenced a shooting in that area. They found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds upon arrival.

Butler was 39 years old. She died at the scene. Officials said an adult male was also at the location. Emergency crews transported him to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Local police departments investigate fatal incidents to gather evidence and find suspects. Detectives process physical items from the scene and conduct witness interviews.

North Little Rock officials ask anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the NLRPD at 501-680-8439.

Marcus Whitfield

Marcus Whitfield

Public Safety Reporter

Marcus reports on the Little Rock Police Department, the Pulaski County courts and the county jail. A native of North Little Rock, he spent a decade on the courts beat in Memphis before coming home to cover the Arkansas River city.