North Little Rock woman charged in store clerk's slaying

Shanique Finley, 25, of North Little Rock.
Shanique Finley, 25, of North Little Rock.

North Little Rock police arrested a woman Friday in a fatal shooting at a liquor store in August.

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Shanique Monique Finley, 25, was charged with capital murder in the death of Dilipkumar Patel, 65. Police said Finley was arrested about 10:50 a.m. at her home at 1415 W. 21st St., in North Little Rock.

Finley is accused of shooting Patel on Aug. 26 at Best Shot Liquor, 5312 MacArthur Drive, where he worked. Patel's co-worker, Niranjana Modi, 64, also was found shot at the business.

Patel, a native of India, died from his injuries at an area hospital Sept. 6. Modi survived her injuries.

Police said in August that they believed Patel and Modi were shot during a robbery.

An armed woman, described only as black, had reportedly taken a bottle of bourbon during the holdup.

Police Department spokesman Carmen Helton said Friday that she had no further details on the case.

She said detectives had provided her little information on the slaying, and a police affidavit filed in the case had been sealed.

"The only thing they would tell me is they ended up getting her as a suspect through their investigation," Helton said.

Helton also said more charges against Finley are possible.

An investigation is ongoing.

Finley, who is nicknamed "Nikka," was being held at the Pulaski County jail late Friday. Court records show she has no previous criminal history.

Metro on 11/12/2016

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