Shreveport, La — At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, Shreveport Police officers were flagged down by the owner of a nightclub located in the 400 block of Commerce Street.
The owner reported that an individual, later identified as Deron Maxwell, was attempting to enter the business through a rear entrance without permission and requested his removal from the property.
Officers made contact with Maxwell and instructed him to leave the premises. According to police, Maxwell became agitated and refused to comply with multiple verbal commands. Officers then attempted to escort him away, at which point a physical altercation ensued.
During the struggle, Maxwell allegedly pushed officers and attempted to grab one of their firearms. A second officer responded and was able to prevent the weapon from being removed from its holster. Police reported that Maxwell applied enough force to eject the magazine from the firearm.
Maxwell was eventually subdued and taken into custody. No serious injuries were reported during the incident.
He was booked into jail on the following charges:
Entering and remaining after being forbidden Resisting an officer with force or violence Battery of a police officer Attempted disarming of a police officer
The investigation is ongoing.
