On April 9, 2015, 55-year-old Richard Eugene Cole was found fatally shot near the intersection of 33rd and Ludwig Streets in Little Rock, Arkansas. A 911 caller reported hearing several gunshots before discovering Cole lying on the ground beside an overturned trash can. Emergency responders arrived promptly, but despite their efforts, Cole was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the days following the incident, the Little Rock Police Department identified Cole as the victim but did not immediately announce any suspects.
Approximately three weeks after the shooting, on April 28, 2015, 25-year-old Alonzo Simmons surrendered to authorities. He was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Cole's death. Upon turning himself in, Simmons declined to provide a statement to the police. Nonetheless, based on the available evidence, he was formally charged and detained at the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility.
The arrest of Simmons marked a significant development in the investigation into Cole's death. However, specific details regarding the motive behind the shooting or the relationship between Simmons and Cole were not disclosed in the available reports. The case underscored the persistent issue of gun violence in Little Rock and highlighted the efforts of local law enforcement to address such crimes.
