Steven Anthony Tyler Jr., known as Lil Steve, was a 28-year-old from Holly Grove, Arkansas, who was killed by gunfire on March 14, 2024, in Clarendon. He was born April 19, 1995, in Helena and graduated from Clarendon/Holly Grove High School in 2013, where he played basketball, football, and track. He was active at Kingdom Builders Ministries as the church drummer and maintenance person, worked at Belleville Boot Factory, and previously at Producers Rice Mill and Riceland Foods; he also ran a car detailing and lawn care business.

Authorities charged 30-year-old Antonio Jose Aldridge of Conway with first-degree murder in connection with Tyler’s death. Funeral services were held March 30, 2024, at Kingdom Builders Ministries in Holly Grove, with burial at Hayes Cemetery. Steven is survived by his parents, three children, several siblings, and grandparents.

If anyone knew Steven or has information about the shooting, please come forward to share what you know.