Pulaski County deputies investigate weekend homicide

Authorities say a man was found dead on a porch with an apparent gunshot wound.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after deputies responded to a reported shooting early Saturday morning and found a man dead on the porch of a residence in the 4000 block of Company Street. The victim was identified as Ricky Manning, 35, of College Station, Arkansas.

Why it matters

Homicides are rare in this area, and this incident has raised concerns about public safety and the need for further investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding Manning's death.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, deputies were dispatched to the 4000 block of Company Street during the early morning hours of February 21 and found the deceased man on the porch with an apparent gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details have been released at this time.

  • Deputies responded to the scene early Saturday morning, February 21, 2026.

The players

Ricky Manning

A 35-year-old man from College Station, Arkansas who was found dead on a porch with an apparent gunshot wound.

Pulaski County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the homicide incident.

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What’s next

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them at 501-340-6940.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has raised concerns about public safety in the area and the need for a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding Ricky Manning's death.