On the afternoon of March 20, 2023, 20-year-old Jadyn Javon Walker was shot in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Gunfire was reported around 3:18 p.m. near 600 Laser Street, and multiple 911 callers described a chaotic scene as people fled on foot and in vehicles. A black 2016 Dodge Charger later arrived at National Park Medical Center with Walker critically wounded; he died at the hospital the same day, according to the Garland County Coroner’s Office.

The Hot Springs Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division opened a homicide investigation, executed a search warrant at the residence on Laser Street and collected firearms. Walker’s body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for autopsy, and detectives were following leads and interviewing witnesses. His mother has started a nonprofit in his honor to raise awareness about gun violence.

If anyone saw activity near 600 Laser Street on March 20, 2023, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.