Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Willie Joe Larry-Purdiman
Gender : Male
Age : 23
Race : Black
Date : 03/24/2025
Location : 7900 block of Baseline Road
City : Little Rock
County : Pulaski
State : Arkansas
Agency : U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 24, 2025, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force attempted to apprehend 23-year-old Willie Joe Larry-Purdiman, who was wanted for failing to appear on weapons charges. Upon locating him in a vehicle near the 7900 block of Baseline Road in Little Rock, Larry-Purdiman exited the vehicle and fled on foot toward a nearby gas station. During the pursuit, he fired multiple shots at officers. Officers returned fire, striking Larry-Purdiman. He was pronounced dead. One officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and released from the hospital. No civilians were injured. The Arkansas State Police is investigating.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox16.com/crime/us-marshals-involved-in-shooting-on-baseline-road-in-little-rock/
https://katv.com/news/local/us-marshals-involved-in-monday-shooting-on-baseline-road-suspect-identified-larry-purdiman
https://neareport.com/2025/03/25/suspect-killed-in-central-arkansas-officer-involved-shooting/
