On the evening of July 11, 2019, a tragic event unfolded at The Ridge apartment complex on West Scenic Drive in North Little Rock, Arkansas, forever altering the lives of a local family. Jarvis Cherron Kolen Jr., a 19-year-old male, was discovered on a sidewalk in front of the complex, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The North Little Rock Police Department received a 911 call reporting the shooting at approximately 9:25 p.m.
and dispatched officers to the scene.
Upon their arrival, officers found the young man in critical condition. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Jarvis Kolen Jr. succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Friends and family remembered him as a down-to-earth, goofy, sweet, and fun-loving individual who was also responsible. He had attended North Little Rock High School and was employed at Little Caesars.
In the aftermath of the shooting, detectives with the North Little Rock Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the death of Jarvis Kolen Jr. The case was declared an active and ongoing investigation. Authorities publicly requested that anyone with knowledge or information regarding the incident come forward and contact the police department or their tip line to assist with the inquiry. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the fatal shooting. The investigation into the death of Jarvis Cherron Kolen Jr. remains open as his family and community await answers.
