Pine Bluff, Arkansas – Authorities in Pine Bluff are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an 18-year-old man who was found with a fatal gunshot wound late Tuesday night. The Pine Bluff Police Department initially responded to reports of a self-inflicted shooting near 6401 W. Jones. However, detectives are now treating the case as a potential homicide as the investigation unfolds.
Details of the Incident
Just before midnight on January 21, 2025, officers arrived at the scene and discovered Patrick Coleman Jr. lying in the street in the 6400 block of W. Jones. Coleman was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on-site.
According to initial reports, several individuals were with Coleman at the time of the incident. However, they had left the area before police arrived. Law enforcement officers have since located and questioned some of those who were present, and efforts to gather additional information are ongoing.
Investigation Continues
Detectives are proceeding with the investigation under the assumption that the shooting may have been a homicide unless evidence proves otherwise. The police are urging anyone who may have relevant information to come forward and assist with the case.
Those with details related to the incident are encouraged to contact the Pine Bluff Police Department through the following numbers:
- Detective Office Tip Line: 870-730-2106
- Detective Office: 870-730-2090
- Dispatch Center: 870-541-5300
As the investigation continues, authorities are working diligently to uncover the facts and provide justice for the victim and his family.
