In the early afternoon of a Sunday in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of the 1800 block of Ben Street, leaving two men dead in a double homicide. On February 23, 2020, police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 12:45 p.m. and discovered a grim scene. One of the victims, 39-year-old Fred Wesson, a Black male, was found deceased.
The investigation into the deaths of Wesson and the other victim, 44-year-old Avery Cooksey, began
immediately. Both men were residents of North Little Rock. One of the men was discovered inside a residence at 1807 Ben Street, while the other was found on the ground outside the home. Both men had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of the North Little Rock Police Department, the case remains unsolved. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the murders of Fred Wesson and Avery Cooksey. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest in the ongoing homicide investigation. The police have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward to assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
