SHREVEPORT, La — A Bossier City resident who died following an attempted traffic stop and subsequent chase by Shreveport Police has been identified as Steven Cook, 54. Cook, who lived on Parkway Drive in Bossier City, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Ochsner LSU Health hospital. His death occurred after an interaction with the Shreveport Police Department two days earlier on Wednesday, September 25.
The incident began when Shreveport Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Cook on Broadway Avenue near Hollywood Avenue around 7:20 p.m. When Cook failed to comply, a pursuit ensued, ending at Hollywood Avenue and McAlpine Street. Upon stopping, Cook engaged in a physical confrontation with the officers. During the altercation, he sustained injuries that required immediate medical attention and was rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Louisiana State Police have taken over the investigation at the request of Shreveport Police, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of Cook’s death. The investigation remains ongoing in coordination with the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, pictures, or video related to the incident to contact the Louisiana State Police at 318-741-2735. No officers were injured during the confrontation, and further updates will be released as the investigation progresses.
