In the late morning of September 18, 2016, a frantic cry for help shattered the quiet of the Shadow Lake Apartment Complex in west Little Rock, Arkansas. A woman, hysterical with grief, dialed for assistance, screaming that her boyfriend had been shot inside their apartment. When police arrived at the residence on West Markham Street, they discovered the body of 26-year-old Robert Ryan Hunter.
He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Robert, known to many for his loving and unique personality, was the owner and operator of Stylus Kuts and Salon LLC. He was a man who had a gift for creating a sense of brotherhood and a special bond with everyone he met, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew him. His sudden and violent death was a profound loss to his family, friends, and the community he served.
The Little Rock Police Department launched a homicide investigation into Robert's death, with robbery being considered a primary motive. Despite their efforts and public appeals for information, the case grew cold. No suspects were ever publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. The investigation into who took Robert Ryan Hunter's life remains open and unsolved, one of several violent crimes that shook the city that weekend. Authorities have continued to urge anyone with information to come forward, hoping that a crucial tip might one day bring closure to his loved ones and deliver justice for a life cut tragically short.
