FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
Monday, Oct 30, 2023
Public Notice
City of Little Rock Public Relations (501) 371-4605
At 4:14 p.m. on October 26, 2023, 12th Street Patrol Officers were responded to 3600 Springer Blvd., however while en route Emergency Communications advised that shots were fired at the location and there was a subject down. When officers arrived, they discovered 32-year-old Kelvin Hawkins suffering from gunshot wounds. RESCUE was already on scene attempting life-saving measures and Mr. Hawkins was taken to a local hospital for further treatment. Officers secured the area, and a preliminary investigation began as detectives canvassed the area and spoke with witnesses while searching for video surveillance.
#Update: On October 28, 2023, Kelvin Hawkins succumbed to his injuries, therefore, this incident is now being investigated as a homicide. This investigation is ongoing and occurred in the 12th Street Division.
To see the incident report, click here
On August 24th, 2026, Deddrick Childs, 25, of Little Rock, was taken into custody without incident and charged with Capital Murder. This investigation is ongoing.