On a Friday night in West Memphis, Arkansas, the life of 20-year-old Orlando Ingram Jr. was tragically cut short. The young black male was at a large gathering in the 600 block of South Redding on May 5, 2023, when gunfire erupted. West Memphis Police officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 10:21 PM following reports of shots being fired.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Ingram suffering from a single gunshot wound.
Emergency medical services were quickly on the scene and transported him to Regional One Health for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Orlando Ingram succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Detectives with the West Memphis Police Department initiated a homicide investigation, processing the crime scene and beginning their preliminary inquiries into the shooting. In the wake of the incident, Ingram's family has been left seeking answers for the violent end to his young life. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact the West Memphis Police Department. A reward has been offered for information that could lead to a break in the case. As of the initial reports, no arrests had been made in connection with the murder, and no suspects had been publicly identified. The investigation into Orlando Ingram's death remains active as police continue to search for the person or persons responsible.
