On the evening of February 1, 2021, a young man’s life was cut short in Lonoke County, Arkansas, following a heated dispute. Richard Kyle Duvall, a 21-year-old male from Jacksonville, was found lying in a driveway in the 600 block of Joyner Loop around 8:00 p.m. with gunshot wounds. Deputies were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. Emergency medical services airlifted Duvall to a nearby hospital, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
He was born on April 21, 1999, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Witnesses at the scene were quick to identify the alleged shooter as 23-year-old Edward Morrison, also of Jacksonville. The Lonoke County Sheriff's Office investigation determined that the fatal shooting stemmed from an argument between Duvall and Morrison. The exact nature of the disagreement that escalated to such a violent conclusion has not been publicly detailed. Morrison was apprehended by authorities a short distance from where the shooting occurred and was taken into custody without incident.
Following his arrest, Edward Morrison was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Richard Kyle Duvall. He was held at the Lonoke County Detention Center without bond, awaiting his initial court appearance. The community was left to mourn the loss of a young man known for his love of skateboarding and music. He was remembered as someone who cherished spending time with his family and friends, particularly enjoying meals at his grandmother's house.
