NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 1700 block of Locust Street at the Homes at Pine Crossing.
Officers said they found a man with "at least one gunshot wound" when they arrived on scene around 8:33 p.m. on Thursday. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and identified as 29-year-old Deonte Lambert of North Little Rock.
After an investigation, authorities identified and arrested 28-year-old Roderick Fondren as a suspect in the case.
Police said Fondren was taken into custody on unrelated charges Wednesday. After an interview, he was charged with first-degree murder and one count of possession of firearms by certain persons.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Little Rock Police Department tip line at (501) 680-8439 or Detective Cody Stroud at (501) 975-8771. Those with information can remain anonymous.
This is an ongoing investigation. We will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
