AR police find suspect involved in death of HS senior

Raven Moore
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UPDATE: Arkansas State Police have the suspect involved in the shooting death of a teenager in custody.

On Sunday afternoon, police announced that they have their suspect, Donterious Stephens in custody.

In response to the news of senior Lorenzo Harrison III’s passing, the Helena-West Helena School District issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the Helena-West Helena School Administration, our hearts ache for the tragic loss of our beloved 12th-grade student at Central High School, and our deepest sympathies extend to his grieving family, classmates, friends, and our entire school community impacted by this senseless act of violence.

“As we come together to mourn this heartbreaking loss, let us fortify our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff. In times of such profound grief, it is essential that we offer not only our empathy but also tangible support. Therefore, the district’s crisis team will be onsite tomorrow morning at Central High School to provide immediate counseling services for all who need it.

“During this time of immense sorrow, let us lean on one another for strength and solace. Together, may we honor his memory and work towards healing the wounds inflicted by this tragedy.”

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WEST HELENA, Ark. — Arkansas State Police’s Criminal Investigation Division is working to locate a Helena man who allegedly killed a teenager outside a party following Helena-West Helena Central High School’s prom.

Agents have identified the suspect as 19-year-old Donterious Stephens, a graduate of Central High School.

He will be charged with first-degree murder and possession of firearms by certain persons in the death of Lorenzo Harrison III, 18, a senior at Central High School.

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The deceased will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab, where an autopsy will determine the cause and manner of death.

The incident took place on Sunday around 1:00 a.m., after the CHS Prom. It happened at an event attended by students located across the street from Ater Warehouse at 3235 Highway 49 in West Helena.

Police ask that anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts contact PCSO or CID Company A at (870) 970-6082.

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