LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - On Friday, Nov. 2, at approximately 2:23 p.m., officers were called to a shooting that occurred on Sunflower Drive.
The caller informed dispatch that her son just shot her brother. While officers were responding to the scene, it was reported the suspect left the residence walking. When officers arrived on scene they were able to take the suspect into custody.
Officer’s located the victim inside the residence suffering from multiple gun shot wounds. MEMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The suspect was transported to the Major Crimes Division for further investigation.
Homicide Detectives and CSSU personnel responded to the scene. Detectives later interviewed the person who called police. They also conducted a neighborhood canvass and attempted to locate any other possible witnesses.
A Search Warrant was later executed on the residence to collect evidence related to the homicide.
As a result of the investigation, D’anthony Bushong, a 16-year-old male was charged with Murder 1st Degree.
D’anthony Bushong was charged as an adult with the approval of the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and later transported to the Pulaski County Regional Jail.
The victim has been identified as Tobias Bushong, a 36-year-old male of Little Rock. The next of kin has been notified.
The investigation is continuing.