3-year-old dies at Little Rock JC Penney after being shot, police say
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A three-year-old died at a JC Penney’s from a gunshot wounds sustained a different location, Little Rock police said Saturday.
In a statement released late Saturday night, Little Rock Police Department said a road rage incident is what lead to the shooting. Police say a 3-year-old was shot during the commotion and later died from the injuries sustained, CBS affiliate KTHV reports. This marks the 40th homicide of the year in Little Rock.
Tonight's homicide was a road rage incident, the grandma and 3 year old victim are innocent and have no relationship w/ the suspect.
— Little Rock Police (@LRpolice) December 18, 2016
We need your help locating an older black Chevrolet Impala being driven by a tall B/M. The incident occurred at Warren & Mablevale Cutoff.
— Little Rock Police (@LRpolice) December 18, 2016
According to police, the child was in the car with his grandmother when someone fired into the vehicle. The grandmother then drove to the J.C. Penney parking lot before calling the police.
LRPD are looking for an older black Chevrolet Impala that’s being driven by a black male.
Investigators have been searching this car, right outside the store. pic.twitter.com/o4AlnPKQrK
— David Lippman THV11 (@david_lippman) December 18, 2016