North Little Rock police have identified 18-year-old Kendrick Givens as the suspect in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Braxton Ratliff. The incident occurred on Sunday night, September 6, 2026, at approximately 10 p.m. at a Circle K convenience store located at 1604 Pike Avenue in North Little Rock. According to a press release from the North Little Rock Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting and discovered Ratliff suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to assist him, Ratliff died at the scene. Detectives have identified Givens as the individual responsible for the homicide and plan to charge him with capital murder. Authorities are actively searching for Givens, who is currently at large. The North Little Rock Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding Givens' whereabouts to come forward. Residents are asked to contact the North Little Rock Police Department Tipline at (501) 680-8439 or Little Rock Detective Michael Gibbons at (501) 771-7149. Callers may remain anonymous when providing tips. The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement works to locate and apprehend the suspect. The community is reminded to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to local authorities. This case highlights the ongoing efforts of the North Little Rock Police Department to solve violent crimes and bring justice to the victims and their families. The identity of the victim has been released to the public, and the suspect is now the primary focus of the investigation. Police continue to seek public assistance in locating Givens to ensure he faces the appropriate legal consequences for his alleged actions.