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Little Rock woman charged with manslaughter in shooting death of child

Little Rock police are in the early stages of an investigation after a child was reportedly shot inside of a residence on Tuesday, and later died.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock police responded to a call on Doe Run Drive in reference to a shooting on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

When officers arrived, they made contact with Keiundrea Davis, who advised officers that her daughter had shot herself.

Ms. Davis lead the officers to the child, who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

According to reports, the child involved in the shooting was a 1-year-old girl, who later died from her injuries after being transported to a local hospital.

19-year-old Devonte Davis was also present inside the home at the time of the shooting.

Homicide detectives joined the Crime Scene Search Unit to investigate the scene, while Mr. and Ms. Davis were transported to the 12th Street station and interviewed.

Following the interviews and a thorough search of the residence, Ms. Davis was charged with manslaughter.

Another resident of the home, Rahim Basir, was not home at the time of the incident— however, he was later charged with possession of a firearm by certain persons and possession of a prohibited weapon.

We will update this article as more information becomes available.  

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