LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a 2023 homicide that left a young man dead in Little Rock.
According to the Little Rock Police Department, officers initially responded to reports of a shooting around 8 p.m. on October 25, 2023, in the 6500 block of Mabelvale Cutoff.
Victim Identified in 2023 Shooting
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered 21-year-old Marquis Harper suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrest Made Nearly Two Years Later
On April 16, 2026, police arrested 21-year-old Makell Brown in connection with the case. Authorities have charged him with capital murder.
Investigation Still Ongoing
Officials have not released further details about what led to the arrest or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The case remains under active investigation.