In the late hours of a Tuesday night in Little Rock, Arkansas, the sound of gunshots pierced the air on Napa Valley Drive, across the street from the Westridge Apartments. When officers from the Little Rock Police Department arrived on the scene shortly after 10 p.m. on June 2, 2020, a witness directed them to a body lying outside. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Keyshawn Simpson, a male who had sustained gunshot wounds to his head and back.
The death of Keyshawn Simpson marked
the 21st homicide in Little Rock for that year. Law enforcement officials began an investigation into the shooting and have been searching for a suspect or suspects. While police are actively investigating, they have not publicly identified any individuals of interest or made any arrests in connection with the case. Authorities have reached out to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward. At the time of the incident, the police stated they did not believe there was an active threat to the public and that the shooting was not connected to any protests that had been occurring.
