SHREVEPORT, La – On September 29, Shreveport Police officers responded to reports of gunfire and a suspicious individual in the 5300 block of Bienville Avenue.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers encountered Zitravion Lamichael Brown, 19, who was wanted by the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Department on charges of armed robbery.
Brown, a convicted felon, was found in possession of a stolen Glock firearm, which had been illegally modified to operate as a fully automatic weapon. Authorities confirmed that the weapon had been reported stolen prior to the arrest.
Brown now faces multiple charges, including:
– Illegal Use of a Weapon
– Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm
– Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
– Concealed Weapon by a Convicted Felon
– Unlawful Handling of a Machine Gun
Shreveport Police Chief Smith underscored the threat posed by felons in possession of firearms, particularly automatic weapons. “We are committed to keeping our community safe by removing illegal firearms from our streets,” Chief Smith said.
For further details or inquiries, the public is encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300.
