In the winter of 2022, the life of 18-year-old Brayden Riley 'Tank' Robinson was tragically cut short in a double homicide in North Little Rock, Arkansas. On the evening of December 19th, Robinson and another young man, 19-year-old Devon Hill, were discovered inside a vehicle on East 16th Street, both having sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 6:00 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, they found both Robinson and Hill deceased inside the car. The North Little Rock Police Department promptly initiated a homicide investigation into the double slaying that had shaken the community.
In the wake of his untimely death, Brayden Robinson was remembered by his family as a joyful individual with a passion for music. Known affectionately as 'Tank,' he was a recent high school graduate with aspirations of pursuing his musical talents in college. His family recalled his skill with various instruments, particularly the drums and keyboard.
Despite the passage of time, the case remains an open and ongoing investigation. As of late 2024, no arrests have been announced in connection with the murders of Brayden Riley 'Tank' Robinson and Devon Hill. The North Little Rock Police Department continues to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough in the case, leaving a family to grapple with the profound loss of a young man on the cusp of his future.
