SHREVEPORT, La. — In a tragic turn of events, a late-night shooting on Monday, July 15, 2024, left one person dead and resulted in the detention of five individuals. The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to multiple shots fired at the intersection of Velva Street and Westover Road around 11:48 p.m.
As officers were en route, they received information that a male victim had been privately transported from the scene to Ochsner LSU Hospital.
Upon arriving at the scene, SPD officers observed a suspect vehicle fleeing and initiated a pursuit. The vehicle crashed at Hearne Avenue and Lakehurst Street, leading to the driver attempting to escape on foot. He was quickly apprehended and taken into custody.
SPD provided details to Love Shreveport-Bossier Media and Louisiana Breaking News, revealing that a group of individuals had opened fire on another group on Westover Road. In response, two males being targeted began to return fire while pursuing the suspects. During the exchange, one of the individuals was struck by gunfire. The injured male ran to a nearby home on Westover Road, where he was privately transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries.
As the investigation unfolds, SPD has detained a total of five people in connection with the incident with pending charges expected. The police have not yet released the identities of those involved or further details about the circumstances leading to the shooting.
This story is still developing, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. The community remains on edge as authorities work to piece together the events of the night and ensure justice is served.
