On a Sunday evening in Little Rock, Arkansas, the life of 36-year-old Antonio Simuel was tragically cut short. On June 8, 2025, police responded to a call shortly after 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of West Markham and University, where they discovered Simuel suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency services transported him to a local hospital, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the shooting occurred at a residence on Sandhurst Circle.
The following day, authorities identified 27-year-old Akila Dewitt as a suspect in the fatal shooting. Dewitt was subsequently taken into custody and has been charged with capital murder. She was then transported to the Pulaski County Regional Jail. Law enforcement officials have indicated that the shooting was domestic in nature, although the specifics of the relationship between Simuel and Dewitt were not elaborated on.
Known to his friends and family as 'Gte RealLyfe,' Antonio Simuel was remembered as a passionate and talented individual with a love for music. Born in Arlington, Virginia, he was a musically gifted man who mastered several instruments. His family described him as having a warm heart, an infectious smile, and unwavering loyalty. He was a father figure to many and was known for his ability to lift people up with his words. His death marked the 28th homicide in Little Rock for the year.
