Demetrius Brashaun Feemster II, a 23-year-old man from Little Rock, Arkansas, was killed in a mass shooting on April 13, 2025. The incident occurred during a large gathering at 5th Avenue Park in Conway. Feemster was one of two fatalities that evening; the other victim was 24-year-old Tatayana Penister. Nine other individuals were also injured in the chaotic event.
The shooting broke out at a party that was reportedly organized by someone from out of town and did not have a permit.
Witnesses described a scene of panic as gunfire erupted. It is estimated that over 100 rounds were fired from at least six different weapons. In the immediate aftermath, family members of Demetrius Feemster arrived at the scene to the heartbreaking sight of him lying lifeless on the ground, a memory that would be seared into their minds.
As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, though authorities have stated that they are pursuing several leads with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals. The Conway Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting and what transpired at the park before the shots were fired. The community has been left to grieve and seek answers, with prayer vigils held to remember the victims and to call for an end to gun violence. Family members have publicly expressed their anguish and frustration, questioning if more could have been done to prevent the tragedy.
