On the night of November 28, 2025, a festive atmosphere at a large private gathering in Pulaski County, Arkansas, turned violent when gunfire erupted during a bonfire party. The event was being held in the 20500 block of Frazier Pike, a semi-rural location situated southwest of the Sweet Home community on the outskirts of Little Rock. Around 11:20 p.m., dispatchers received reports of shots fired, prompting a swift response from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office to the chaotic scene where a
significant crowd had assembled for the celebration.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered that three individuals had been struck by gunfire. Kynntraun Dotson, a 19-year-old male, was found deceased at the scene, having succumbed to his injuries before medical personnel could intervene. Authorities also located a second deceased victim, identified as Adrian Broadway, nearby. A third male victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The double homicide marked a tragic end to the holiday weekend gathering and initiated an immediate search for evidence by local detectives.
In the days following the shooting, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office formally identified the victims but reported no immediate arrests. Investigators revealed that the shooting did not appear to be a random act of violence, suggesting instead that the attack was likely targeted at specific individuals present at the party. Law enforcement officials publicly requested assistance from the community, asking anyone who attended the bonfire or who might possess video footage of the incident to come forward. As of early December 2025, the investigation remained active with detectives working to identify the suspects responsible for the deaths of Dotson and Broadway.
