BOSSIER CITY, La. – A 20-year-old man is in custody following a fatal shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2025, in Bossier City.
Authorities have identified the suspect as Laanthony Malik Jeter, who is now being held at the Bossier Maximum Security Facility on a $650,000 bond.
The Bossier City Police Department responded to reports of a shooting just after midnight in the 1400 block of Beverly Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 20-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Investigators quickly identified Jeter as the suspect in the shooting. Details surrounding the circumstances of the incident, including any possible motive, have not yet been released.
Authorities have confirmed that Jeter was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Bossier City Jail and later transferred to the Bossier Maximum Security Facility.
Detectives are currently gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation. Police are urging anyone with additional information about the shooting to come forward.
The crime has sent shockwaves through the Beverly Street neighborhood, with residents expressing concern over violence in the area.
Community members are calling for justice for the victim and hoping for a swift resolution to the case.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Bossier City Police Department or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation. Further details, including the identity of the victim, may be released pending notification of next of kin.
As the case develops, officials will determine whether additional charges may be filed against Jeter. In the meantime, he remains in custody as he awaits further legal proceedings.
