On the evening of March 13, 2022, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, 14-year-old Jeylon Moore was found lying near the roadway in the 800 block of West 38th Street. Officers from the North Little Rock Police Department responded to a call of a shooting at 6:39 p.m. and discovered the male teenager suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Tragically, Jeylon Moore was pronounced dead at the scene.
The North Little Rock Police Department quickly initiated a homicide investigation into the
death of the young teen. Detectives began processing the scene for evidence and conducting interviews to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. In the days following the incident, authorities publicly identified Jeylon Moore as the victim and reiterated that the investigation was active and ongoing.
Law enforcement has appealed to the public for assistance, encouraging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward. The North Little Rock Police Department provided contact information for their tip line and a specific detective handling the case, assuring that those with information could remain anonymous. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or the identification of any suspects in connection with the death of Jeylon Moore. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation.
