SHREVEPORT, La — Law enforcement agencies in Louisiana and Texas have worked together to apprehend multiple suspects involved in a violent crime spree spanning Shreveport and Arlington.
The investigation began with a shooting in Shreveport, escalated to an armed robbery in Texas & shootout with Police, Armed Robbery turned Homicide at a Walgreens in Shreveport, leading to multiple arrests following a coordinated effort by local police and federal authorities.
Timeline of Events:
January 7, 2025 – Attempted Murder in Shreveport
Shreveport, La — On January 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM, Shreveport Police responded to a shooting at the Economy Inn on Westwood Park in West Shreveport. Officers found a male victim in the front lobby, suffering from gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Before being transported to Ochsner Health in critical condition, the victim provided information about the shooters.
Suspects identified:
• Kelvin Bivens (DOB 01/01/1988)
• Cartilieus Claville (DOB 02/18/1985)
Warrants were issued for Attempted Second-Degree Murder and both suspects were considered armed and dangerous, with extensive violent criminal records.
January 10, 2025 – Armed Robbery & Shootout in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, Tx — On January 10, 2025 at approximately 7:00 PM, two men—later identified as Kelvin Bivens and Kevin Lewis (DOB 07/25/1986)—robbed the CashMax title loan business on Pioneer Parkway in Arlington.
Details of the crime:
• Bivens and Lewis forced employees into a back room and bound their arms and legs with tape.
• Police quickly surrounded the building while the suspects were still inside.
• Kevin Lewis escaped through the back door, avoiding immediate capture.
• Bivens opened fire on officers, prompting them to return fire. No one was hit.
• Bivens attempted to flee through the front door but was arrested at the scene.
Following his arrest, police discovered Bivens had an active felony warrant in Shreveport for aggravated robbery and Attempted Second Degree Murder. He was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on charges of:
• Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant
• Aggravated Robbery
January 22, 2025 – Cartilieus Claville Apprehended in Shreveport
After receiving community tips, officers located Claville in north Shreveport.
• As Shreveport police attempted a felony traffic stop, Claville jumped into the driver’s seat and fled in the vehicle.
• After a brief high-speed chase, Claville crashed the vehicle and was arrested without further incident.
• He was booked into Shreveport City Jail on multiple charges, including:
• Attempted Second-Degree Murder (x2)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
• Illegal Possession of Stolen Things
• Aggravated Flight from an Officer
• Resisting Arrest
January 22, 2025 – Walgreens Homicide Investigation in Shreveport
On the same day, Shreveport Homicide detectives identified Larry Lewis and Kevin Lewis as suspects in the murder of a 67 year-old Billy Jamison, a pharmaceutical delivery driver, in the Walgreens parking lot on Line Avenue during an attempted robbery.
• A warrant was issued for Larry and Kevin Lewis’s arrest on Second-Degree Murder charges.
January 23, 2025 – Kevin Lewis Captured in Arlington
Arlington, Tx – On January 23, 2025 during the morning hours, the U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force arrested Kevin Lewis in Arlington, Texas.
• He was charged with aggravated robbery and booked into the Arlington Jail and currently has a warrant from Shreveport for one count of Second Degree Murder.
Active Manhunt Still Active for Larry Lewis for Second Degree Murder
The Shreveport Police Department continues to investigate the Walgreens homicide and is actively searching for Larry Lewis.
It’s reported that Larry Lewis won over $1.5 million from a Shreveport Casino back in 2014-2015.
A $5,000 Crime Stoppers reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
📞 Shreveport Police Department: (318) 673-7300
📞 Caddo Crime Stoppers: (318) 673-7373 (Anonymous Tips Accepted)
This remains a developing story, and additional arrests and charges may follow. Love Shreveport-Bossier Media will keep you updated.
The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s office wishes to share that Larry Lewis is wanted by Shreveport police for his involvement in a murder Wednesday January 22, 2025 in the Walgreen’s parking lot on Line Avenue.
Lewis has two separate pending cases for which he is currently being prosecuted.
In one pending matter, Lewis is charged with Possession of Schedule 2 drugs (less than 2 grams) and Possession of Contraband in a Penal Institution. The offense date was November 16, 2024. His bond was set at a total of $7,500 by District Judge Donald Hathaway Jr. His next court date is March 19, 2025 before Judge Erin Leigh Waddell-Garrett.
In the other pending matter, Lewis is charged with Indecent Behavior with Juveniles. The offense date was May 9, 2024. His bond was set at a total of $50,000 by Judge Hathaway. His next court date is April 9, 2025, before Judge John D. Mosely Jr.
Lewis had a Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon jury trial on February 6, 2024, with an offense date of June 28, 2021, before Judge Mosely, which resulted in a hung jury. His bond was set at $75,250 by District Judge Ramona Emanuel. The Caddo Parish DA office is re-trying Lewis on this charge with the next court date set for April 9, 2025, before Judge Mosely.
Lewis’ other prior cases in Caddo Parish court during District Attorney Stewart’s term are as follows:
* Possession Schedule II (less than 28 grams), Aggravated Flight from an Officer, Switched Plates, Resisting an Officer, docket No. 388,976. The offense date was May 5, 2022. Bond was set at $25,000 by Judge Waddell-Garrett. At the preliminary examination, the court found that all offenses occurred in Bossier Parish, except the Possession of Schedule II charge. Lewis pleaded guilty to that charge before Judge Waddell-Garrett and she sentenced him to 2 years at hard labor. All other charges were dismissed upon a finding of the court that they did not occur in Caddo Parish.
* Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms, docket No. 383,687. The offense date was June 28, 2021. The defendant was found to be in possession of a stolen firearm that was reported stolen from a business in 2010. SPD requested the charge be dismissed due to the statute of limitations, and the case was dismissed.
* Telephone Harassment, docket No. 370,128. The offense dates were February 18, 2019 through September 6, 2019. The defendant sent threatening texts to his ex-girlfriend. Lewis pleaded guilty before Judge Mosely and was sentenced to 6 months in the parish jail, suspended, and 1 year supervised probation with a permanent protective order issued in favor of the victim. A probation revocation warrant was filed on January 11, 2022 on the basis of Lewis never reporting to sign up for probation and failure to pay fees. No bond was set. On May 5, 2022 he paid all of his probation fees and the petition was dismissed by the probation division. Lewis’ next court date is April 9, 2025 before Judge Mosely for execution of sentence due to his failure to pay court costs. Because of the plea, other charges of Aggravated Flight, Reckless operation and other misdemeanor traffic violations were dismissed.
* Unauthorized Use of a Movable, docket No. 351,667. The offense date was July 25, 2017. The same ex-girlfriend victim was as in the telephone harassment case. Lewis took the keys and her car without permission. His bond was set at $5,000 by District Judge Brady O’Callaghan. Lewis was arrested on this warrant on August 20, 2017 after officers responded to an altercation between him and the victim. The victim was then also arrested for Aggravated Battery upon Lewis. On September 20, 2017, Lewis pleaded guilty to misdemeanor unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and Judge O’Callaghan sentenced him to 60 days in the parish jail.
Again, there is a $5,000 reward for information leading to Lewis’s arrest. Tipsters will remain anonymous and should call SPD at (318) 673-7373 to share any information on his whereabouts.
