Learthur Darnell Shelton Jr., 32, was killed by a gunshot wound on the morning of April 17, 2021, in the 900 block of Fair Park Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was taken to UAMS Medical Center but died of his injuries. Shelton was born September 4, 1988, in Pine Bluff to Reverend LeArthur D. Shelton Sr. and Annette Smith. A 2006 Stuttgart High School graduate, he worked in carpentry, automotive jobs, landscaping and was most recently employed by Tyson Foods in Pine Bluff. He married LaTiya Jenkins in February 2015 and was a father of four. His funeral was held April 27, 2021, at New Community Church and he was buried at Wabbaseka Cemetery.

Authorities arrested 44-year-old Acie Cummins of Little Rock later the same day; he was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by certain persons and was held in the Pulaski County Detention Center with bond set at $1,000,000. Shelton’s family remember him for his dedication to family and willingness to help others.

If anyone has information about the shooting on Fair Park Boulevard that morning, please share what is known.