PINE BLUFF, AR — On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 5:55 p.m., Pine Bluff Police Officers responded to a report of a man down near 2501 South Maple Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive male lying in the grass across the street from the location.
The individual, later identified as a 14-year-old juvenile, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Eric Belcher.
At this time, the incident is being investigated as a homicide. The Pine Bluff Police Department has confirmed that the investigation is in its early stages and that specific details surrounding the circumstances of the juvenile’s death remain limited.
Detectives are actively working the case and following all leads. Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in gathering information that could help identify those responsible.
Anyone with information related to this incident is strongly urged to contact the Pine Bluff Police Department through the following channels:
- Detective Office Tip Line: 870-730-2106
- Detective Office: 870-730-2090
- Dispatch Center: 870-541-5300
All tips will be handled with confidentiality.
The Pine Bluff community is left shocked and heartbroken by the loss of such a young life. Police officials emphasize the importance of community cooperation as they work tirelessly to bring justice in this tragic case.
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