Suspect, victim identified in Sunday morning's fatal North Little Rock shooting

Alison Broyles
Alison Broyles

The North Little Rock Police Department has identified the suspect and victim involved in a Sunday morning shooting that is being investigated as a homicide.

Alison Broyles, 34, of Little Rock was arrested and charged with one count of capital murder in the shooting death of Douglas Reynolds, 54.

Officers responded to a burglary alarm around 2:45 a.m. at the 2700 block of Lakeview Road. The address is about three-quarters of a mile southwest of the McCain Boulevard overpass crossing U.S. 67/167.

Upon arriving, officers located Broyles, who was detained by officers after they determined that she did not live at the residence. Police also reported that she was exhibiting "suspicious behavior."

Reynolds' body was found in a search of the residence. Officers reported that he had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Broyles was taken to the North Little Rock Justice Center, where she was interviewed by detectives. During the investigation, Broyles was identified as a suspect and charged.

Broyles was being held without bond Sunday night at the Pulaski County jail. Her initial court appearance is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday.

—Daniel McFadin

6:17 p.m.: North Little Rock burglary alarm leads to homicide investigation; suspect in custody

North Little Rock police officers responding to a burglary alarm early Sunday morning found a shooting victim and have launched a homicide investigation, a news release said. 

At around 2:45 a.m. Sunday, officers with the North Little Rock Police Department arrived in the 2700 block of Lakeview Road in reference to a home burglary alarm, the release said Sunday afternoon. The address is about three-quarters of a mile southwest of the McCain Boulevard overpass crossing U.S. 67/167.

Officers found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound, the release said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

North Little Rock police reported that they have a suspect in custody. The identities of the suspect and the victim were not immediately released. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Police have asked that anyone with information about the case to call the North Little Rock Police Department’s tip line at (501) 680-8439, or Detective Jeff Coburn at (501) 771-7155.

—Remington Miller

CORRECTION: The home burglary alarm was reported in the 2700 block of Lakeview Road, about three-quarters of a mile southwest of the McCain Boulevard overpass. A version of this story published at 1:11 p.m. included an incorrect address given by the North Little Rock Police Department.

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