In the city of West Memphis, Arkansas, a community was shaken by the loss of George Mabin, a 44-year-old Black/African American man. On the evening of December 2, 2023, tragedy struck in the 600 block of South 21st Street. It was around 9 PM when the West Memphis Police Department received a distressing call about a male who had been shot. Officers were dispatched to a residence in the area where they made a grim discovery.
Inside the home, they found George Mabin unresponsive.
He was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services were quick to arrive at the scene, but despite their efforts, Mabin's injuries were too severe. He was pronounced dead at the location, leaving behind questions and a community in mourning. The West Memphis Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division promptly began a homicide investigation.
As detectives processed the scene, the search for answers began. The police have reached out to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward. To date, no information about a suspect or suspects has been released to the public, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the fatal shooting. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding George Mabin's death remains active and ongoing as authorities continue to seek justice.
