January 23, 2024

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) served a warrant on Desmond Chukwunwike Nkala, 55, for manslaughter charges after he hit a school security guard with his vehicle on August 14, 2023.

ASP and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nkala without incident.

Victor Montgomery, 62, was directing traffic at Joe T. Robinson Elementary School on the first day of school when he was suddenly struck by a vehicle and dragged several yards before coming to a stop. Montgomery was taken to the hospital in critical condition where he later passed away. Montgomery had served with the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) for seven years at the time of his death.

The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Nkala, stopped immediately after the incident occurred and consented to testing.

Nkala is being held without bond at the Pulaski County Detention Center until his first court appearance.