JURNEA STANLEY, the Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman Monday afternoon in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of West 24th Street at approximately 2:00 p.m. on January 26 in response to a reported shooting.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Jurnea Stanley, 23, unresponsive.
Preliminary information indicates that Stanley suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body.
Despite efforts by emergency responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that Stanley had recently celebrated her 23rd birthday.
During the investigation, officers identified Michael Johnson, 25, who was also present at the location.
Johnson was transported to the Pine Bluff Police Department’s detective division for questioning.
Following the interview, investigators said they developed sufficient probable cause to place Johnson under arrest.
Johnson was then transported to the Jefferson County Jail, where he was booked on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Stanley’s death.
Police officials stated that the homicide investigation remains in its early stages, and additional details are not being released at this time as detectives continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact the Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Office Tip Line at 870-730-2106, the detective office directly at 870-730-2090, or the dispatch center at 870-541-5300.
Authorities extended their condolences to Stanley’s family and said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
