On Friday January 6, 2022, at 6:40 p.m., patrol officers with the Southwest Division responded to a “shooting just occurred” call for service at 9400 Stagecoach Road. When officers arrived, they discovered 20-year-old Kevin Rauls suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. MEMS and RESCUE responded and attempted life-saving measures; however, Mr. Rauls died on scene. Officers secured the area and notified Homicide Detectives. Later, the Pulaski County Coroner responded to the scene and transported the body to the State Crime Lab for an autopsy.

The Crime Scene Search Unit responded shortly after Homicide Detectives. A preliminary investigation began as detectives canvassed the area for witnesses and video surveillance.  As the investigation continues, we urge anyone in the community with information to contact detectives at 501-371-4660 or contact us anonymously by calling 501-371-INFO (4636). Members of the community can also submit tips by using the YOUR LRPD smartphone app. The next of kin was notified. This incident occurred in the Southwest Division.

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