On a tragic spring afternoon, the life of a promising young man was cut short in Little Rock, Arkansas. Seventeen-year-old Jayden Burgie, a male with a passion for music, was fatally shot on April 8, 2016, outside his residence at the Briarwood apartment complex. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into the death of the aspiring rap artist revealed a heartbreaking motive.
Detectives with the Little Rock Police Department believe Jayden was the victim of a robbery that had occurred previously at his apartment. In an attempt to retrieve his stolen personal belongings, which were important for his music career, he had arranged to buy them back. It was during this arranged meeting that he was gunned down. Described by those who knew him as a well-liked and good kid with no criminal history, his death sent shockwaves through his community.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, Jayden Burgie's murder remains unsolved. Investigators identified a person of interest in the case, but have not been able to make an arrest. The case is now considered a cold case. In their relentless pursuit of justice, his grieving family has offered a reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. They continue to hold onto cherished memories of a young life full of potential, a life taken too soon.
