According to the Lake Village Police Department, 41-year-old Octavius Easterling was arrested for the murder of UAPB student Sierra'li Wade.
He was picked up by U.S. Marshals Friday, Dec. 6 around 3:30 p.m. in Jacksonville. He is currently in Pulaski County's custody and facing a charge of first degree murder and first degree battery.
Police say on Monday, Nov. 27, officers responded to the basketball court at Luna Street Park around 5:28 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene they found Sierra’li Wade and her brother, Deonte R. Balhin, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Wade and Balhin were both transported to the hospital. Wade later died due to her injuries.