In a heart-wrenching development that has shocked the Little Rock community, local authorities are now investigating the deaths of a woman and her infant found on an Interstate 440 ramp as homicides. This grim discovery was made early Tuesday morning, prompting a swift response from the North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD).
A Mother and Child Lost
The victims have been identified as 27-year-old Teangela Tate and her 2-month-old baby, Noel Mott. The circumstances surrounding their deaths have led investigators to suspect foul play, although specific details leading to this conclusion have yet to be disclosed.
A Survivor in Critical Condition
In a distressing addition to the case, officers found a second child, a black male approximately a year and a half old, at the scene. This child, now confirmed to be Tate's son and sibling to the deceased infant, was rushed to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition. Authorities have withheld his name as he fights for his life under the care of medical professionals.
Urgent Appeal for Information
As the NLRPD delves deeper into this tragic case, autopsies for both Tate and Mott are pending, which may shed light on the cause of their untimely deaths. The community is reeling from the loss, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The tip line at (501) 680-8439 and Detective Gibbons at (501) 771-7149 are open for those who may have witnessed anything related to the incident or who have any information that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
A Community in Mourning
This tragedy has left the Little Rock community searching for answers and rallying around the surviving child. As the investigation continues, the hope is for justice for Teangela Tate, Noel Mott, and their family. The authorities' appeal for public assistance is a critical step in piecing together what led to this devastating outcome on Interstate 440.
Source: katv.com