A jury has convicted Cornell Brown of Capital Murder for the 2021 shooting death of Keith McFadden. Brown, 33, of Memphis, Tennessee, was found guilty on November 6, 2024, following a trial that began earlier this week. The conviction came after a lengthy investigation by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, which led to Brown’s arrest and extradition from Tennessee.
The incident occurred on September 20, 2021, when officers responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of East 11th Street and California Avenue. Upon arrival, they found McFadden, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts by bystanders, police, and EMS, McFadden was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators determined that Brown traveled to Texarkana from Memphis with the intent to commit the crime. Through a combination of forensic evidence and investigative techniques, police were able to build a case against him. In October 2021, Brown was arrested in Tennessee and later extradited to Arkansas to face charges.
Following the conviction, Brown was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, along with the Miller County Prosecutor’s Office, hailed the outcome as a significant step in delivering justice to McFadden’s family and the community.
“We are proud of the dedicated work by our detectives and law enforcement partners in bringing Cornell Brown to justice,” said a spokesperson for the Texarkana Police Department. “This conviction brings closure to the family and friends of Keith McFadden, and we hope it provides them with some measure of comfort.”
Authorities also expressed appreciation for the work of the Miller County Prosecutor’s Office and the jurors who served during the emotionally taxing trial.
“This verdict marks a crucial moment in our community’s pursuit of justice,” the spokesperson added. “We remain committed to working together to build a safer, stronger community for all.”
The case concludes with a sense of closure, but police stress the continued importance of public cooperation in preventing and solving violent crime.
