Lee Battles Obituary-Death News; Little Rock Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Auxor Road
A 39-year-old man has died following a shooting Sunday night in Little Rock, according to authorities. The victim, identified as Lee Battles of Benton, Arkansas, was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a lot across the street from the 9000 block of Auxor Road.
Officers with the Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) responded to the area around 9 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered Battles wounded and lying outdoors.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, but despite efforts by medical personnel, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office later arranged for his body to be sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy.
Investigators have yet to determine the motive behind the shooting. No suspects have been named, and no arrests have been made as of Monday evening. Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and seeking surveillance footage that might shed light on the events leading up to the deadly incident.
Authorities are asking residents and businesses near Auxor Road to check security systems, including doorbell and exterior cameras, for anything recorded around the time of the shooting. Police stress that even seemingly minor details could help identify a suspect or establish a timeline.
The death of Lee Battles has sent ripples through both the Little Rock and Benton communities. Friends and family have taken to social media to express their grief, remembering Battles as a kind and valued member of his community.
The tragedy underscores growing concerns about gun violence in Little Rock, where officials continue to emphasize the importance of public cooperation in solving violent crimes.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Little Rock Police Department at 501-371-4660. Tips can be submitted anonymously, and all information will be handled confidentially.
Police are hopeful that witness accounts or forensic evidence from the crime scene will lead to a breakthrough. As the investigation continues, law enforcement remains committed to finding those responsible and bringing justice to Battles’ family.
