Richard Ratley, 35, was fatally shot about 2:30 a.m. this morning when he and his brother were attacked by two men outside Discovery, the nightclub on Cottondale Lane in the warehouse district in Riverdale, police said.

The police were looking for men who fled in a red PT Cruiser in which at least one other man was riding. One of the suspects was wearing a green satin jacket. Police said a similar car was reported stolen this week, but they aren’t sure if it was the car used by the shooting suspects.

Advertisement

Tyler Ratley, 26, of Little Rock, said he and his brother were leaving the club and walking to cars with companions when two men attacked him. His brother tried to assist. One gunshot was fired, which fatally wounded Richard Ratley. Tyler Ratley was robbed of a phone and his wallet and knocked to the ground. He suffered facial lacerations, according to the police report.

Be a part of something bigger

As a reader of the Arkansas Times, you know we’re dedicated to bringing you tough, determined, and feisty journalism that holds the powerful accountable. For 50 years, we've been fighting the good fight in Little Rock and beyond – with your support, we can do even more. By becoming a subscriber or donating as little as $1 to our efforts, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be helping us hire more writers to expand our coverage and continue to bring important stories to light. With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, it's clear that our readers value our great journalism. Join us in the fight for truth.

Previous article Driver sought in hit-and-run I-30 death Next article All aboard the Christmas Eve open line