A man found severely injured early Tuesday morning is now being investigated as a homicide victim, according to the North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD).
According to the statement provided by NLRPD officials, officers responded to a report of an injury on the 200 block of West 47th Street in North Little Rock around 5:15 Tuesday morning.
Upon their arrival, officers located a man with what was described as severe injuries. The exact nature of the victim’s injuries has not yet been released.
Officers took the victim to the local hospital where he later died.
Investigators say the body will next be transferred to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for analysis to determine the manner and cause of death.
NLRPD officials say that the investigation is ongoing and if anyone has any information they are asked to contact the department’s tip line at 501-680-8439 or Detective Coburn at 501-771-7155.
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