LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A homicide investigation was launched by the Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) after receiving a report of a shooting around 4:30 p.m. Monday.

Officers responded to the Suzanne Apartments at 2123 South Blake Street.

When they arrived at the scene, they found an unresponsive man on the ground on the north side of the apartment complex, according to PBPD. He was later identified as 22-year-old Taron Jerrel Dismuke.

Dismuke was pronounced dead by emergency medical personnel. Next of kin have been notified.

The suspect surrendered around 6:30 p.m., after the incident, according to a statement.

Leon Jermaine Jonson, 22, will be interviewed and taken to the WC Dub Brassell Detention Center and charged with first degree murder, pending further investigation.

“We understand the impact that incidents like this have on our community,” said Lt. DeShawn Bennett, public information officer. “Our detectives are determined to carry out a thorough investigation and we are appealing for anyone with information about this case to come forward.”

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Pine Bluff Detective Bureau tip line at (870) 730-2106, or the detective bureau tip line at (870) 730-2090 or the dispatch center at (870) 541-5300.