LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On July 4, Southwest Patrol Officers responded to 3801 Baseline Road in reference to a shooting.
Communications were advised by the caller that he had shot someone in self-defense.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with 39-year-old Ollie Jones in the parking lot where he was taken into custody.
A black male later identified as 26-year-old Jalen Johnson was located on the second floor of the apartment building suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were attempted, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Homicide detectives were notified and launched an investigation. After questioning Jones, he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
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