The Little Rock Police Department ruled the death of 13-year-old Kyisha Price a homicide Sept. 8.

Initially, Kristi Taylor called the LRPD for an “assist medical” for her daughter, Price, on May 27, 2022 around 10 p.m., according to the LRPD.

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Taylor reported that Price was not breathing. Responding officers noted “concerns that the child was not cared for,” according to the press release.

The full release below:

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On Friday, May 27th, 2022, just before 10 PM, Little Rock Police Officers responded to an “assist medical” call for service at 3510 South Bryant Street, Apt. 50. Officers met with the 911 caller, Kristi Taylor, who reported that her child, Kyisha Price (13 years old), was not breathing and had been experiencing breathing problems. Taylor also informed officers that Kyisha was having difficulty eating earlier in the day. Responding officers viewed the body of the child, noting open wounds, multiple apparent bed sores, and concerns the child was not being cared for. As mandated reporters, the responding officers also alerted the Child Abuse Hotline. The Major Crimes Detectives responded to begin a preliminary investigation of this incident; however, at the time of this incident, detectives could not rule the death as a homicide.

 

Homicide Detectives continued this investigation by conducting a comprehensive review of the scene and all evidence associated with this case.

 

On September 8th, 2022, the death of Kyisha Price was ruled a homicide by the Medical Examiner’s Office. An arrest warrant for Kristi Taylor has been issued for Murder in the 2nd Degree.

 

If you are aware of or have concerns about child abuse in a home, report it to your local police department or call the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 482-5964.

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