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Arkansas police officer shot twice in drive-by shooting

Officer Christopher Crowder, 30, was following up on a drive-by shooting that occurred the previous day when another drive-by shooting happened.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark — According to the Little Rock Police Department, an officer was shot Saturday night while working in the area of Doyle Springs.

Little Rock police say Officer Christopher Crowder, 30, was following up on a drive-by shooting that occurred the previous day when another drive-by shooting happened.

The incident took place on Rosswood Drive.

The officer was shot twice in the leg and sent to a nearby hospital. He was sent home the following day.

On Sunday, August 23, Little Rock police arrested 19-year-old Jaiden Lee in connection to the drive-by shootings.

Following, on Monday, August 24, a second man was arrested, who was involved in the incident. Tashawn Landers, 19, of Searcy has been charged and booked on multiple felonies. 

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