On the evening of November 18, 2016, the life of 23-year-old Adam Wright was tragically cut short in Sherwood, Arkansas. Responding to reports of gunfire, police arrived at the Arrows Edge Apartments to a grim scene. There, they discovered Wright, a student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, suffering from what would prove to be fatal gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced deceased at the location, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden and violent loss.
The investigation into the shooting moved swiftly. The Sherwood Police Department diligently pursued leads, and their efforts quickly centered on a single individual. Through their investigation, they identified 20-year-old Derrick Ewing, Jr., of Little Rock, as the primary suspect in the case. This breakthrough led to the issuance of an arrest warrant, signaling a significant step towards seeking justice for Wright and his grieving family and friends.
Just days after the fatal shooting, on November 23, 2016, an arrest was made. Derrick Ewing, Jr. was taken into custody and faced the serious charge of capital murder in connection with Adam Wright's death. Following his arrest, Ewing was booked into the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility as the legal process against him commenced. The motive behind the shooting was not immediately made public, leaving the community to mourn the loss of a young man whose life was taken too soon.
