Police ID woman who died in North Little Rock yard after reported attempted break-in

Authorities identified the woman found fatally shot Friday in the backyard of a North Little Rock residence after a reported attempted break-in.

Kendra Givens, 23, died Friday afternoon in the yard of 2223 W. Short St., according to a news release from the North Little Rock Police Department.

The West Short Street homeowner called 911 about 5:30 p.m. Friday and told a dispatcher that a woman was trying to break into his home, police officer Carmen Helton said Friday night.

During the phone call, the homeowner said a "shot had been fired," Helton said, but the caller did not identify the shooter.

Givens was dead when officers arrived and found her, according to the news release. Officers interviewed the homeowner Friday, released him later in the day and are not looking for any suspects in the case, the release said.

Metro on 10/21/2018

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