Shameka Nicole Stewart, 42, was shot and killed in the early morning of August 8, 2020, on the 800 block of West 25th Street in North Little Rock. Police were called for reports of gunfire at about 3:34 a.m. and found Stewart lying in the roadway with gunshot wounds; she was pronounced dead at the scene.The North Little Rock Police Department opened a homicide investigation. Detectives processed the scene, collected evidence, and interviewed possible witnesses.

Lead investigator Detective Raul Dallas has said the evidence indicates Stewart was not alone when the shooting occurred. No suspect has been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Stewart was a mother of ten; her daughter Lashondra Love described her as a wonderful, amazing person and noted the loss leaves a large void for the family.Authorities say they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the general community, and a reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone has information about what happened that night, please share it with investigators.