In the autumn of 2017, the life of a young man with a promising future was tragically cut short in Little Rock, Arkansas. Kordell Johnson, a 19-year-old male, was fatally wounded in a shooting on the evening of Wednesday, October 18, 2017. The incident took place at the Big Country Chateau apartments, a residential complex located on Colonel Glenn Road. Johnson was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, but succumbed to his injuries the following afternoon, on October 19, 2017.
His death was subsequently investigated as a homicide.
Kordell, known affectionately as 'KD' to his friends and family, was remembered as a vibrant and happy young man who always wore a smile. He was a father to a young daughter and had aspirations of becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. In addition to his career goals, Kordell had a creative side and had recently been a supporting cast member in the film 'Dayveon,' where he drew on his own life experiences to portray a character affected by gang violence. His sudden death left his family and community in mourning, grappling with the unexpected loss of a beloved son, father, and friend.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Little Rock Police Department began their investigation, searching for two suspects who were seen fleeing the scene. The suspects were described as two men wearing all-dark clothing, including hoodies. They were reportedly armed and were last seen running eastbound from the apartment complex. Despite the initial description, public information regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the years following Kordell Johnson's death has not been made available. The case remains a painful memory for his loved ones, a story of a life taken too soon, with the quest for justice for Kordell Johnson continuing.
