Caddo Parish, LA — A dramatic manhunt that began Thursday evening has come to an end after authorities arrested 46-year-old John Wayne Wright Jr., who was wanted for firing shots during a violent domestic disturbance in Caddo Parish.
Deputies with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call around 8:00 p.m. on July 17 at a residence located at 542 Jenkins Road. As officers arrived, multiple gunshots were heard, triggering an immediate tactical response.
Over 30 CPSO units, including the Special Response Team, flooded the area to secure the scene and begin a wide-scale search. Wright, described at the time as armed and dangerous, was last seen near North Shreve Baptist Church, wearing a black tank top and tan pants.
The search came to an end on Friday, July 18, when Wright was located outside a home in the 500 block of Jenkins Road. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center at 4:51 p.m.
Wright now faces multiple serious charges, including:
- False imprisonment (offender armed with a dangerous weapon) — Bond set at $75,000
- Domestic abuse child endangerment — No bond
- Possession of firearm or concealed weapon by convicted felon — Bond set at $100,000
- Domestic abuse aggravated assault — No bond
No injuries were reported, but officials emphasize the seriousness of the incident and thank the community for remaining vigilant.
This story is developing. Stay with us for more updates.
