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Rodney Austin

Case from North Little Rock, AR dated Apr 08, 2017

Victim Details

Rodney Austin

Male

Black / African American

North Little Rock

AR

2017-04-08

44

Rodney

Austin

07/14/2026

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Rodney Austin, 44, a Black male from North Little Rock, was shot on the evening of Saturday, April 8, 2017, after going to a residence on McArthur Drive to help a female relative during a domestic disturbance. Police said a man and his girlfriend had been arguing at the home; Austin arrived in response to concerns about the woman’s safety and was struck by gunfire. He was taken to a hospital, where he died the next morning, Sunday, April 9, at about 7:45 a.m. Authorities identified him publicl ...
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  • Arkansas Online: Suspect identified in fatal shooting in North Little Rock; victim killed after responding to domestic dispute
  • Twitter: Josh Berry on Twitter
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