In the early morning hours of May 13, 2023, a violent encounter in North Little Rock, Arkansas, ended the life of 38-year-old Jeremiah Broadus of Maumelle. The incident unfolded around 1:05 a.m. at the Rest Inn located at 5801 Pritchard Road, where officers were dispatched following reports of gunfire.
Upon their arrival, police discovered Broadus on the ground, having sustained a gunshot wound.
He was quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The North Little Rock Police Department promptly launched a homicide investigation into the fatal shooting.
Following the incident, authorities identified a suspect in connection with the shooting. Dedrick Brigance, a 30-year-old resident of Memphis, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the death of Jeremiah Broadus. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing as law enforcement continues to piece together the events that led to the deadly confrontation at the North Little Rock motel.
