Shreveport, LA – The Shreveport Police Department is actively searching for two men wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on the evening of January 7, 2025. Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspects, who are considered armed and dangerous.
Uniformed officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 7:59 PM at the Economy Inn, located at 5101 Westwood Park. Upon arrival, officers found a Black male victim in the front lobby suffering from gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Before being transported to Ochsner Health by the Shreveport Fire Department, the victim provided officers with details about the suspects. His injuries were deemed life-threatening at the time, and he remains in serious condition.
Detectives have identified the suspects as Cartilieus Claville, 39, and Kelvin Bivens, 37. Both men are wanted on felony warrants for Attempted Second-Degree Murder. According to authorities, the suspects have extensive criminal histories involving violent offenses.
The Shreveport Police Department is urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Claville or Bivens to contact them at (318) 673-7300. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Caddo Crime Stoppers by calling (318) 673-7373 or using the P3Tips app.
The SPD remains committed to ensuring the safety of the community and is working diligently to bring those responsible for this act of violence to justice.
