SHREVEPORT, La – Shreveport Police have arrested the man accused of a vicious attack on a 91-year-old woman during a violent home invasion.
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, officers responded to a home in the 2400 block of Somersworth Drive, where they discovered the elderly woman severely beaten, tied up, and locked inside a closet in her own home. She had been left barely clinging to life.
Detectives with the department’s Violent Crimes Unit immediately launched an intensive investigation. After hours of relentless work, investigators identified 24-year-old Kendrell Thomas as the suspect.
With assistance from the Shreveport Police Narcotics Unit and federal law enforcement partners, Thomas was located at the Stone Vista Apartments and taken into custody without incident. Police also credited the cooperation of concerned citizens for helping locate Thomas.
Thomas is now facing multiple felony charges, including:
- Attempted First-Degree Murder
- Aggravated Kidnapping
- Second-Degree Battery
- Home Invasion
“This was a heartless, violent attack on one of our most vulnerable residents,” said Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith. “Thanks to the outstanding work of our officers and detectives, the suspect is now in custody and will face justice.”
The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities say their thoughts are with her and her family as she continues to fight for her life.
Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300.
