Frederick Ivy was 18 when he was shot to death in Forrest City, Arkansas. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, police responding about 10:30 p.m. found him at a residence near Newcastle Road with two gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was taken by ambulance to Forrest City Medical Center and was pronounced dead early the next morning by St. Francis County Coroner Miles Kimble. His body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy.

The Forrest City Police Department says a weapon was recovered at the scene and that investigators have identified some potential suspects, but no arrests have been announced. The investigation remains active as authorities work to establish what happened.

If anyone has information about Frederick, the shooting, or was near Newcastle Road on the night of April 28, please contact the Forrest City Police Department.