SHREVEPORT, LA – A 56-year-old inmate at Caddo Correctional Center was found unresponsive in his cell early Saturday morning, in what appears to be a case of suicide.
The man, who had been booked on Thursday, July 25, 2024, on charges of first-degree rape, molestation of a juvenile, and sexual battery, was discovered unresponsive at approximately 3:26 AM on July 27, 2024.
During a routine welfare check, deputies in the housing unit found the inmate unconscious. They, along with medical staff, immediately initiated life-saving measures.
Despite their efforts, the Shreveport Fire Department, upon arrival, transported the inmate to Willis Knighton North at 2474 Greenwood Road, where he was pronounced dead by the medical staff.
Caddo Sheriff’s Investigators are currently on the scene, conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
This tragic event has raised concerns about the conditions and mental health support within the facility, prompting a closer examination of the center’s procedures.
Further details will be provided as the investigation continues.
