LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Update: Little Rock police announced on Thursday that they have arrested 18-year-old Kenjata Daniels in connection to the death of 7-year-old Chloe Alexander.
Little Rock police announced Tuesday they are offering a $25,000 reward for information related to Kenjata Daniels Jr., who is the lead suspect in the fatal shooting of 7-year-old Chloe Alexander.
"It is our hope this reward will encourage someone with information regarding the death of sweet baby Chloe Alexander," said Little Rock Police Department Interim Chief Crystal Haskins.
Daniels is wanted on charges of capital Murder and terroristic act.
The Little Rock Police Department began investigating the homicide last Saturday when they responded to a shooting that happened near Fair Park Blvd and I-630.
After investigating, police identified the victim of the fatal shooting as 7-year-old Chloe Alexander.
The child, who was from Pine Bluff, was visiting the Little Rock Zoo with other family members.
Police said during Tuesday's press conference that Chloe was with a family member that had previous altercations with Kenjata Daniels, which would later lead to the shooting that they're referring to as an "isolated incident."
Chloe's death sparked statements from family members and city leaders alike, as all parties urged a stop to the violence following the loss of another innocent life.
"Whoever did it, I hope you find some type of sympathy in your heart and turn yourself in. She was only 7," Joydashia Love, Chloe's mother said. "She was very outgoing, smart, intelligent and beautiful. She was not the average 7-year-old. She was so wise for her age. It's like she's been here before."
Chloe's death also brought about statements from Democratic nominee for governor, Chris Jones and Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.
"[Saturday], we lost multiple Arkansans to violence, including 1 child near the zoo and someone not far from my childhood home. My prayers go out to the families. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their communities. Our children’s children need us to take action to make it so," Jones said.
"Today, we lost multiple Arkansans to violence, including 1 child near the zoo and someone not far from my childhood home. My prayers go out to the families. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their communities. Our children’s children need us to take action to make it so."
Now, there have been 35 homicides in Little Rock so far, which is 9 more than this time last year.