On a Tuesday evening in Little Rock, Arkansas, the life of 21-year-old Anthony Jerome Nelson Jr. was tragically cut short. On October 26, 2021, in the 5100 block of Asher Avenue, gunfire erupted, leaving Nelson with fatal wounds. When police arrived at the scene, they found Nelson suffering from the gunshot injuries. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention, but sadly, he did not survive.
Following his death, his body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy.
The investigation into the shooting led Little Rock detectives to identify a suspect in the case. Antwann Wright, also 21 years old and a resident of Little Rock, was named as the primary person of interest. Wright was subsequently arrested and is facing serious charges, including capital murder, aggravated assault, and three counts of committing a terroristic act, along with a charge of first-degree terroristic threatening. He was booked into the Pulaski County jail to await further legal proceedings.
Anthony Nelson Jr., from North Little Rock, was a father of three children. He is survived by his father, Anthony Nelson Sr., as well as numerous siblings and other family members who mourned his sudden and violent death. A family hour was held on November 2, 2021, followed by a funeral service the next day to honor his memory.
