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Little Rock Circle K Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Four Injured
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Core Incident
Little Rock police responded to reports of gunfire at the Circle K convenience store in the 6200 block of Colonel Glenn Road on a Thursday afternoon. Officers arrived at approximately 5:18 p.m. to find multiple victims with gunshot wounds both inside and outside the store.
Victims and Injuries
Among those killed was 74-year-old James Parker, who was found inside the gas station with fatal injuries. A 19-year-old male, later identified as Ladontae Wilburn, was transported to a hospital but died shortly after arrival. Four other individuals were taken to local hospitals in critical condition: 22-year-old Tamayra Woods, 25-year-old Kemo Jones, 25-year-old Braxton Flowers, and 22-year-old Tedarien Mitchell.
Investigation and Suspect
Police announced the arrest of 19-year-old Kavontae Wilburn in connection with the shooting. He has been charged with capital murder. Authorities also indicated that charges are pending against Braxton Flowers, and a file review is underway for Tedarien Mitchell. The investigation remains open and ongoing, with officials reviewing additional evidence.
Official Response
In a press release, Little Rock police described the incident as a “deadly Circle K shooting” and emphasized that the investigation is active. The department has made the incident report publicly available and continues to seek information from witnesses and the community.
Data & Statistics
- Location: Circle K, 6200 block of Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock
- Time of first police response: ~5:18 p.m. (Thursday)
- Fatalities: 2 (James Parker, 74; Ladontae Wilburn, 19)
- Injured: 4 (Woods, 22; Jones, 25; Flowers, 25; Mitchell, 22)
- Suspect arrested: Kavontae Wilburn, 19, charged with capital murder
The case remains under investigation, with authorities urging anyone with further information to contact law enforcement.