On a Sunday evening in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the community was shaken by an outbreak of violence that claimed the life of one man and left another wounded. Roderick Burnett, a 29-year-old male, was identified as the deceased victim in the shooting that occurred on September 10, 2017. The incident took place at an apartment complex located at 3401 South Virginia Street, a detail that would become central to the ensuing investigation.
Pine Bluff police officers were dispatched to the scene
following reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were urgently transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Roderick Burnett succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The second victim, whose identity was not publicly released, was treated for his injuries.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement authorities began a search for a suspect. Information gathered at the scene led investigators to believe that the perpetrator was still at large. The Pine Bluff Police Department had not, at the time of the initial reports, released a detailed description of any individual they were seeking in connection with the homicide and aggravated assault. The investigation into the death of Roderick Burnett was launched, leaving a community to mourn and await answers. No immediate arrests were made in connection with this case.
