April 22, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, April 21, 2025, members of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Task Force attempted to apprehend Gary Powell, 39, at the West Plaza Apartments in Southwest Little Rock. Powell was wanted for Felony Fleeing and two counts of Rape.
After authorities confirmed that Powell was inside the residence, commands were issued for him to come out. He did not respond and retreated further into the apartment. Officers heard a single gunshot coming from the room where he was located.
The camera of a robot deployed into the apartment revealed that Powell was injured and sitting with a shotgun on the floor beside him. Powell exited the residence and was taken into custody.
Paramedics provided immediate medical assistance and transported Powell to UAMS for treatment of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The USMS asked ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division to investigate the shooting.