Markivia Holmes, 31, was shot on June 24, 2026, in the 300 block of South Gill Street in El Dorado, Arkansas. Officers responded about 11:00 p.m. and found her with a single, serious gunshot wound. Emergency personnel transported her to a local hospital, where she later died.

Holmes is described as a devoted mother of six who loved music, dancing, babysitting her nieces and nephews, and was remembered for a warm heart and bright smile. Detectives from the El Dorado Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division processed the scene, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses. They identified a suspect and took 20-year-old Ronald Pierce of El Dorado into custody without incident; he has been charged with manslaughter and possession of a firearm by certain persons. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek a motive and additional information.

If anyone saw activity in the 300 block of South Gill Street the night of June 24 or has information about what led to this shooting, please share what is known.