Texarkana Police Still Looking for Murder Suspect

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A case dating back to last fall is still being investigated by Texarkana Arkansas Police, and they are seeking your help in finding the suspect.

Here is the Press Release from the police department:
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is still searching for Justin Howard Petty 09/19/1985, for First Degree Murder. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact TAPD CID at (903) 798-3154, Crime Stoppers at (903) 793-STOP or you can remain anonymous and call (903)-824-3549.
Here is the original release from last fall:
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at approximately 4:30pm, Officers with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded to 601 Fairview regarding complaints of shots fired in the area. While in route to the call, officers learned that the shots fired complaint had been upgraded to a shooting. When officers arrived, they found Billy Ray Eddings, 31 years of age deceased in the yard of 601 Fairview.
Criminal Investigators were called to the scene and quickly gathered evidence and information indicating Justin Howard Petty, a black male, 35 years of age, is responsible for the homicide. An arrest warrant has been issued and officers are currently searching for Petty.
Investigators continue their investigation. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact TAPD CID at (903) 798-3154 or CrimeStoppers at (903) 793-STOP.

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