In the late hours of a Tuesday in Little Rock, Arkansas, a call to police reported a person down in the 7100 block of North Chicot Road. Arriving at the scene at 10:23 p.m. on August 29, 2023, Southwest Patrol Officers discovered the body of 27-year-old Karonnie LaFavors. It was apparent that he had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Homicide detectives were promptly notified and began their investigation as the area was secured.
The Pulaski County Coroner's Office was called to the scene and transported Mr. LaFavors's body to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine the official cause of death. Meanwhile, investigators from the Crime Scene Search Unit commenced their work, canvassing the neighborhood for any potential surveillance footage and speaking with individuals who may have witnessed the incident.
As the investigation into the death of Karonnie LaFavors continued, authorities were able to identify a suspect. The efforts of the Little Rock Police Department's homicide detectives led to the arrest of 20-year-old Treveon Williams. Williams was subsequently charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting death of Karonnie LaFavors.
