On a Tuesday evening, November 16, 2021, the life of 17-year-old Qortavious Reed, a Black male, was tragically cut short in North Little Rock, Arkansas. At approximately 5:13 p.m., officers from the North Little Rock Police Department were dispatched to the Shorter Gardens Apartments at 800 N. Beech following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Reed outside one of the apartment buildings, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Emergency medical services were
promptly called to the scene, and the young man was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Qortavious Reed succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The North Little Rock Police Department quickly initiated a homicide investigation into the fatal shooting.
In the days following the incident, authorities publicly identified Reed as the victim and began to piece together the events that led to his death. Detectives with the North Little Rock Police Department have been actively investigating the case and conducting interviews. They have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact them through their tip line or directly to the lead detective on the case, offering the option to remain anonymous. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Qortavious Reed, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek answers and justice for the teenager's death.
