Bossier City, LA— On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Bossier City Police were dispatched to the Circle K at 2470 Barksdale Blvd in response to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 32-year-old Black male suffering from a gunshot wound to the pelvic region. The victim was immediately transported to LSU Medical Center by the Bossier City Fire Department for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Bossier City Violent Crimes Detectives launched a thorough investigation into the incident. They determined that a verbal altercation had occurred between the victim and the suspect, identified as 47-year-old Lamont Heyward.
During the dispute, Heyward allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot the victim in the pelvic area. The victim then returned fire in self-defense, striking Heyward in the foot.
After the exchange of gunfire, Heyward fled the scene in a silver passenger car. Detectives later located and apprehended Heyward, who was found to be in possession of a firearm despite being a convicted felon.
A criminal warrant was issued for his arrest, charging him with attempted second-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm.
Heyward was taken into custody and is being held at the Bossier City Jail on a $425,000 bond.
