On a Monday afternoon in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the life of 44-year-old Rodrick Lakeith Harris, a Black male, was abruptly ended. On February 9, 2026, authorities responded to a call in the 100 block of Cypress Street around 1:45 p.m. There, on the front porch of a residence, they discovered Harris with a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the deadly shooting quickly led detectives to identify a suspect.
Thirty-five-year-old Monique Wimbley was identified, and warrants were secured for her arrest. Wimbley was taken into custody without incident. She now faces serious charges, including first-degree murder and committing a terroristic act. As the legal process begins, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Harris's death remains ongoing.
