Person of interest sought in central Arkansas killing

Authorities have identified a "person of interest" they are seeking to question after a woman was found dead Saturday night in Sherwood.

The body of Ma Eva Luz Perez, 36, of Sherwood was found after officers arrived to investigate a reported disturbance at a residence at 4600 Rixey Road, a mobile home park near U.S. 67/167 south of Arkansas 440, according to a news release from the Sherwood Police Department.

The release did not specify how Perez was killed, but it said her death appeared to be a homicide.

Police said 42-year-old Pedro Viera Garcia is being sought as a "person of interest."

No information on a motive or suspects has been released.

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