On October 24, 2016, Tyler Andrew Terrell, a 32-year-old resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, was fatally shot during an argument at Dr. Detail and Upholstery Repair, a business located on Colonel Glenn Road. The incident occurred in a garage bay, where Terrell was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The owner of the business, 34-year-old Layton Hawkins, was present at the scene and surrendered to law enforcement officers upon their arrival.
Hawkins was initially detained but released without charges pending further investigation. Witnesses provided varying accounts of the events leading up to the shooting, and the case was referred to the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.
Tyler Terrell was a lifelong resident of Little Rock. He attended Wilson Elementary, Henderson Jr. High, and completed his high school education at J.A. Fair. He developed a passion for classic automobiles, which led him to pursue auto body repair at Metropolitan Vocational Technical School. Throughout his life, Terrell owned a collection of antique cars, reflecting his dedication to the automotive field.
The fatal shooting of Tyler Terrell was reported by multiple news outlets, including KATV and KARK. The Little Rock Police Department conducted an investigation into the incident, but as of the latest available information, no charges had been filed against Layton Hawkins. The case remained under investigation, with authorities awaiting further evidence and witness statements to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
