Police Arrested Murder Suspect in Georgia
Authorities apprehended 27-year-old Joshua Jordan following the 2024 shooting death of Trayvone Owens in Little Rock.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Violence
Little Rock police have taken 27-year-old Joshua Jordan into custody in Baldwin County, Georgia, for the 2024 murder of Trayvone Owens. Jordan is currently being held without bail at the Pulaski County jail after pleading not guilty in court.
Why it matters
The arrest marks a major development in the investigation into the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Trayvone Owens, which took place near 1900 West 19th Street. Legal proceedings are now moving forward as the suspect awaits trial for the capital murder charge.
Joshua Jordan is currently held in the Pulaski County jail without bail after entering a not guilty plea. Authorities successfully extradited the suspect from Baldwin County, Georgia, to face a capital murder charge in Little Rock.
The players
Joshua Jordan
He is the 27-year-old suspect charged with capital murder in the death of Trayvone Owens.
Trayvone Owens
He was a 27-year-old individual who was fatally shot in Little Rock on May 28, 2024.
Little Rock Police Department
This is the law enforcement agency responsible for the investigation and the request for the arrest warrant.
Pulaski County Jail
This is the detention facility in Arkansas where the suspect is currently being held.
UAMS Medical Center
This is the hospital where the victim was treated following the shooting.
The details
Police identified the shooting location as near 1900 West 19th Street, where Trayvone Owens was fatally struck before being transported to UAMS Medical Center. Following an announcement of an arrest warrant in August 2025, investigators tracked the suspect to Georgia to complete the apprehension.
Timeline
Trayvone Owens was fatally shot on May 28, 2024.
Police announced the warrant for Joshua Jordan in August 2025.
Joshua Jordan was arrested in Georgia on October 9, 2026.
Jordan entered a not guilty plea on October 9, 2026.
Legal Context
The prosecution of this case follows the standard procedural framework established by the Arkansas capital murder sentencing guidelines. This development marks the transition from the investigative phase to formal adjudication within the state judicial system.
The arrest brings a resolution to the search for a suspect in a high-profile shooting that occurred near 1900 West 19th Street. Residents in the area may see continued activity surrounding the court proceedings as the case moves toward trial.
The takeaway
The successful extradition and booking of the suspect concludes the initial manhunt following the shooting in May 2024. The judicial process will now determine the outcome of the capital murder charge in the coming months.
Further reading
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