LITTLE ROCK — Little Rock police identified the man killed early Sunday on Asher Avenue as Dillan Cheeter, 18, marking another deadly shooting in the city that has left two minors injured in the same incident, authorities said Thursday.
What happened
Officers responded at about 2:05 a.m. Sunday to a report of a shooting at 5103 Asher Ave., where they found Cheeter suffering from a gunshot wound, a police news release said. He died at the scene.
Police said they also located a minor who had been shot at the scene. A third victim from the same incident was identified later at an area hospital; officials described the hospital-treated victim as being in critical condition at that time.
"Found Dillan Cheeter, 18, shot," the police release stated.
Investigation status and location details
Investigators initially reported the shooting occurred roughly two blocks from the scene, near the Ritz Motel, before locating the primary scene at the Asher Avenue address. As of Thursday, police had not named any suspects in the case.
- Date/time: Early Sunday, about 2:05 a.m.
- Location: 5103 Asher Ave.; initial reports mentioned the Ritz Motel area
- Victims: Dillan Cheeter, 18, deceased; two other victims were minors, one treated at scene and another at a hospital
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Primary scene | 5103 Asher Ave. |
| Time reported | About 2:05 a.m. Sunday |
| Fatality | Dillan Cheeter, 18 |
Local impact and context
Fatal shootings involving young adults and minors have broad implications for Little Rock and Pulaski County. Beyond the immediate human toll, such incidents shape policing priorities, community trust and resource allocation for investigations, victim services and prevention programs. The presence of victims described as minors also raises concerns for families and local youth services about safety in neighborhoods adjacent to the city's motel and commercial corridors.
Police patrols, witness interviews and forensic work typically follow scenes like this, and the absence of named suspects as of Thursday indicates investigators are still gathering evidence and seeking leads. For residents, timely clearance of violent crimes is important to restore a sense of security; for county and state officials, trends in violent crime influence funding decisions, grant applications and cooperation among law enforcement agencies.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette first reported the identification; police releases provided the details cited by authorities. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Little Rock police. The continuing investigation may yield further updates on motive, suspects and charges.
Reporting for News Block from Little Rock.
