Woman Fatally Shot Near Rockefeller Early Childhood Center Little Rock; Suspect Held

A woman, identified as an employee of the Rockefeller Early Childhood Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, was fatally shot in a parking lot near the school on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting, believed to be domestic in nature, occurred near the intersection of 15th and Bragg streets, close to but not targeting the school itself. The Little Rock Police Department took the suspected shooter into custody and confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the public or harm to any students. In response, the school was placed on lockdown as a precaution before reopening and contacting parents to pick up their children. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. condemned the violence as senseless, emphasizing the tragedy of it occurring near a school and expressing gratitude for the staff who protected the children. The Little Rock School District has deployed counselors and social workers to support students, staff, and families affected by the incident as the investigation continues.