In the summer of 2024, the city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was struck by a wave of violence that began with the death of 20-year-old Corey Berrien. On Sunday, June 16, 2024, a shooting incident occurred at Saracen Landing, a waterfront park in Pine Bluff. In the chaos that ensued, four people were shot. Corey Berrien was fatally wounded in the attack, marking the beginning of a grim period for the city.
The death of Corey Berrien was the first in a series of three separate homicide
investigations launched by the Pine Bluff Police Department over three consecutive days. The community was left reeling from the sudden spike in violent crime. While the police investigated the string of homicides, they stated that they did not believe the cases were related to one another.
In the aftermath of the shooting at Saracen Landing, authorities began their investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of Corey Berrien and the injuries of three others. Despite their efforts, information regarding any potential suspects in the shooting was not made public. As of the immediate period following the incident, no arrests had been announced in connection with the homicide, leaving a community searching for answers and justice.
