Pine Bluff, Arkansas – On the evening of July 19, 2025, Pine Bluff Police officers were dispatched around 5:55 p.m. to 2501 South Maple Street after receiving a report of a man down.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found an unresponsive juvenile lying in the grass across the street from the address. The male was later identified as a 14-year-old, and despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced deceased by Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Eric Belcher.
Investigation Ongoing With Few Details Released
At this time, the Pine Bluff Police Department says the investigation is still in its early stages, and only limited details have been made public. Detectives are actively pursuing all leads and working to determine what led to the tragic death of the young teenager.
Authorities are asking for the community’s help. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to call the detective office tip line at 870-730-2106, the detective office at 870-730-2090, or the dispatch center at 870-541-5300.
The police department emphasized that even small details could be crucial in helping detectives understand what happened and bring answers to the grieving family.
