On the evening of April 1, 2026, a traffic crash reported at 14th Avenue and Apple Street in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was soon revealed to be a double homicide. Officers arriving just after 8:00 P.M. found a vehicle in a ditch with one male victim suffering a gunshot wound; a second shooting victim was located nearby. Both victims, 18-year-old Zykelon Ginger and 19-year-old Otis Tyler, were taken to Jefferson Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead.

Detectives say an eyewitness helped identify 19-year-old Keshawn Franklin as the suspect. Franklin was located about a block from the scene within an hour and was arrested without incident; he was booked on two counts of Capital Murder. Investigators indicated the shooting may have stemmed from a dispute over a small amount of money and called the incident isolated. Community members and faith leaders have gathered to mourn the two young men.

If anyone knew Zykelon Ginger or has information about the events that night, please share what you know.