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Wayeland Battles

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 21, 2022, at approximately 12:30 AM, Little Rock police responded to a 'shots fired' call at the Big Country Chateau Apartments on Colonel Glenn Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered 30-year-old Wayeland Battles of Little Rock suffering from a gunshot wound near the front of the complex. Medical personnel transported Battles to the hospital, where he was listed in critical condition but later died due to his injuries.

Following an investigation, authorities arrested 30-year-old ...Read More
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  • Arkansas Online: Little Rock police identify victim of homicide
  • Wayeland Battles Obituary | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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    Victim Details

    Wayeland Battles

    Male

    Black / African American

    Little Rock

    AR

    2022-05-22

    30

    Wayeland

    Battles

    11/12/2025

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