Semaj Ellis, 21, was shot in Little Rock in the early morning hours of April 7, 2026. Police were dispatched about 3:51 a.m. to the area of 4201 Holt Street; patrol officers encountered multiple people before finding Ellis suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Emergency crews transported him to a local hospital after on-scene life-saving efforts.

Major Crimes detectives and the Crime Scene Search Unit worked the scene, canvassed nearby locations, and took witness statements. Ellis remained hospitalized for several days and died from his injuries on April 13, 2026; the case was upgraded to a homicide after his death. Online memorials and public tributes describe him as deeply loved by family and friends.

No arrests, suspects, charges, trial dates, or convictions have been publicly announced and police describe the case as an active investigation. If anyone has information about the shooting near 4201 Holt Street on April 7, contact Little Rock police.?