Update: Second Suspect Identified in Deadly Little Rock Shooting
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: July 19, 2012
Update (July 19 3:40 p.m.):
Little Rock Police have now named Marcus Simmons, 25, of Little Rock as a second suspect in the case.
Simmons is 5'11" tall and weighs about 190 pounds. His last known address was at 5412 Young Road on the city's southwest side.
He has active felony warrants for Murder in the First Degree, Battery in the First Degree (two counts), and Aggravated Assault.
Police say Simmons shot and killed one man and injured two others in the incident described below.
Update (July 18 9:45 a.m.)
Little Rock Police have named Omar Griffis, 23, of Little Rock, as the suspect in the shooting. He has not yet been arrested and police say he is considered dangerous.
They've also identified the victims as:
Terry London, 31, of Little Rock (died at the scene)
Richard Swain, 34, of North Little Rock (treated and released)
Brandon Reed, 26, of Little Rock (hospitalized in stable condition)
Griffis is 6' tall and weighs about 240 pounds. His last known address is in the 2600 block of Tyler Street.
He faces charges for murder, battery and aggravated assault.
Police say Griffis drove up to the house in a green Cadillac and shot the three men as they stood outside.
According to the police report, London was found dead in the carport and both Swain and Reed suffered several gunshot wounds. Swain was treated and released but Reed was hospitalized in stable condition at last report.
Griffis then ran from the scene after shooting the men, police said and the vehicle he was driving is being held as evidence in the case.
Police say there were at least two handguns used during this incident. One was used by Griffis and the other was used by Randy Goins, 27, of Little Rock, who returned fire when Griffis started shooting. Goins has a permit to carry a concealed weapon, police said. He was taken in for questioning but he was released without charges.
Original Story (July 17, 8:00 p.m.):
Little Rock Police are investigating a deadly shooting at 824 Allis Street.
Officers were called to the scene after someone reported shots being fired around 6:30 Tuesday night.
When police arrived, they found three victims.
Police say one of them, a black male, died from his injuries and the other two went to the hospital. There's no word on their conditions.
Officials say they have one suspect in custody but there's no word yet on a motive.
Little Rock Police have now named Marcus Simmons, 25, of Little Rock as a second suspect in the case.
Simmons is 5'11" tall and weighs about 190 pounds. His last known address was at 5412 Young Road on the city's southwest side.
He has active felony warrants for Murder in the First Degree, Battery in the First Degree (two counts), and Aggravated Assault.
Police say Simmons shot and killed one man and injured two others in the incident described below.
Update (July 18 9:45 a.m.)
Little Rock Police have named Omar Griffis, 23, of Little Rock, as the suspect in the shooting. He has not yet been arrested and police say he is considered dangerous.
They've also identified the victims as:
Terry London, 31, of Little Rock (died at the scene)
Richard Swain, 34, of North Little Rock (treated and released)
Brandon Reed, 26, of Little Rock (hospitalized in stable condition)
Griffis is 6' tall and weighs about 240 pounds. His last known address is in the 2600 block of Tyler Street.
He faces charges for murder, battery and aggravated assault.
Police say Griffis drove up to the house in a green Cadillac and shot the three men as they stood outside.
According to the police report, London was found dead in the carport and both Swain and Reed suffered several gunshot wounds. Swain was treated and released but Reed was hospitalized in stable condition at last report.
Griffis then ran from the scene after shooting the men, police said and the vehicle he was driving is being held as evidence in the case.
Police say there were at least two handguns used during this incident. One was used by Griffis and the other was used by Randy Goins, 27, of Little Rock, who returned fire when Griffis started shooting. Goins has a permit to carry a concealed weapon, police said. He was taken in for questioning but he was released without charges.
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Original Story (July 17, 8:00 p.m.):
Little Rock Police are investigating a deadly shooting at 824 Allis Street.
Officers were called to the scene after someone reported shots being fired around 6:30 Tuesday night.
When police arrived, they found three victims.
Police say one of them, a black male, died from his injuries and the other two went to the hospital. There's no word on their conditions.
Officials say they have one suspect in custody but there's no word yet on a motive.
