Shreveport, La — On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crime Apprehension Team (VCAT) successfully apprehended an armed suspect and uncovered a substantial cache of firearms, ammunition, and narcotics during a coordinated operation.
At approximately 12:45 p.m., VCAT officers, along with K-9 units, responded to a firearms complaint in the 9200 block of Biddle Street.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with multiple individuals at the scene. During the engagement, one suspect, identified as Gunner Hendrix (DOB 06/08/1995), attempted to flee on foot after discarding a handgun. VCAT officers swiftly apprehended Hendrix and recovered the discarded weapon.
Further investigation revealed multiple vials of THC inside Hendrix’s vehicle. This discovery prompted VCAT officers to obtain a search warrant for Hendrix’s residence at 706 Woodvale Street in Shreveport. The subsequent search yielded a significant seizure, which included:
• 13 shotguns
• 20 rifles
• 14 pistols
• 7 rifle lowers
• 10 pounds of ammunition
• Body armor
• 11 pounds of THC vials
Hendrix was taken into custody and transported to the Shreveport Police Department Jail for processing. All confiscated evidence has been secured in the SPD Property Room.
The SPD Narcotics Unit, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is continuing to investigate the incident to identify any additional suspects and criminal activities linked to the seized items.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the Shreveport Police Department.
