MAY 7, 2021

   The Arkansas State Police is continuing its investigation today of a suspected homicide that occurred yesterday (Thursday, May 6th) at the Brinkley Housing Authority Office.  Brinkley Police Department authorities have requested special agents of the state police Criminal Investigation Division to lead the investigation.

   Bernard Pearson, 33, of Brinkley was shot shortly before 6:00 PM while on the housing authority office parking lot at 418 Chicago Street.  When local police arrived at the crime scene Pearson was alive but died last night after he was transported to a Forrest City hospital.

   Special agents report that a 26 year old Fayetteville man later surrendered to local police.  He has been interviewed by state police special agents assigned to the case.  At the request of the Monroe County prosecuting attorney, the suspect continues to be held while the investigation is continuing.

   Pearson’s body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory where the manner and cause of death will be determined.