Police in Little Rock are looking into a murder that occurred on Thursday

Little Rock, Arkansas – Police in Little Rock are looking into a homicide that occurred there early on Thursday.

Around 8:30 a.m., police were called in reference to a male who was down.

According to Little Rock police, it occurred in the 3500 block of South Bryant. The man was lying face down on the sidewalk when they got there.

The cause of death will be determined by the coroner, according to LRPD. Police have not yet disclosed the man’s identity.

In 2022, Little Rock has reported 68 homicides. 1993 set a new high for homicides in the city with 70.