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Juvenile girl shot in drive by shooting during walk
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A juvenile, walking between the Hollywood and West Cedar Grove neighborhoods, was shot in a driveby. On May 18, at 6:25 a.m., the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to a shooting at West 70th and Wyngate Boulevard. When officers arrived, the victim told them she was walking when she saw a dark-skinned Black man driving a blue Kia pass by when she heard a shot.
20-year-old Shreveport man arrested, accused of fatal shooting in Cedar Grove neighborhood
A Shreveport man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in the Cedar Grove neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of West 74th Street just before 5 p.m. Thursday where they discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he later died, police said.
Man fights for life after found shot at Jolie Apartments
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Following a shots fired report, police found a man lying on the ground with a life-threatening gunshot wound. On May 18, at 12:25 a.m., the Shreveport Police Department responded to a shots fired call on the 100 block of Quail Creek Road. When officers arrived, they discovered a man with a single gunshot wound to the stomach lying on the ground.
Northwood High mom gets relief at the pump
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Cares Krewe provides relief at the pump to a Shreveport mom working two jobs to help make her children’s dreams come true. As summer time begins, students are out of school, and they are getting ready to partake in all of their summer activities, so the Cares Krewe stepped out to help families kick off the summer fun.
Man wanted for Eunice murder arrested during traffic stop in Shreveport
EUNICE, La. (KADN) — Deputies with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office said a man wanted for a Eunice murder that happened in early April was arrested during a traffic stop in Shreveport early Thursday morning. According to SLPSO, Daylon Rainville, 18, of Eunice, has been booked into the...
Former Shreveport Police Lieutenant sentenced for wire fraud
A former Shreveport Police officer has been sentenced on one count of wire fraud in federal court Thursday, May 16. According to the United States Attorney's Office, Jeffrey L. Peters, 55, was sentenced to three years of supervised probation and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $13,084. On...
Hot and humid through the weekend!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Welcome to the weekend! If you’re going to be at the pool or doing any outdoor activities, the conditions will be great for doing just that! Temperatures are set to rise into the upper 80′s and lower 90′s for today and tomorrow. The humidity will make it feel like temperatures are a degree or two higher than what they will be. The main driver for these sunny conditions is our high pressure system moving in from the west. This will keep northerly winds coming through today and tomorrow, but as high pressure moves east, southerly flow returns and brings in oppressive humidity.
Kitchen fire displaces family of four in Southern Hills
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Shreveport Fire Department responded to a house fire in the Southern Hills neighborhood on Thursday evening, displacing a family of four. According to the Shreveport Fire Department (SFD), they received a call at 7:19 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival at the 9400 block of Pitch Pine Drive, firefighters described heavy smoke from the side of a one-story residential structure.
Solid white squirrel spotted in Shreveport neighborhood
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Every time we go outside, we will likely see at least one squirrel, but have you ever seen a white one?. It’s a rare and captivating sight that stopped me in my tracks. Darting down the sidewalk and up the trees in the Broadmoor neighborhood, this unique critter with white fur stood out among the rest.
Shreveport mayor issues statement on Fair Grounds Field litigation. Here's what he said.
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux issued a statement Friday regarding an ongoing lawsuit between the city and Friends of Fairgrounds, LLC. According to a press release from Arceneaux's office, there is a long-standing policy of the City of Shreveport not to comment in the media on ongoing litigation. However, due to certain statements being released Thursday regarding revitalization of the Fair Grounds Field, Arceneaux felt it necessary to respond.
Community provides support for displaced Shreveport renters
SHREVEPORT, La. – The landlords and owners of the Jolie Apartments, Pines Apartments, and Villa Norte Apartments have failed to pay bills, forcing the city to take action. The city of Shreveport partnered with the Power Coalition, Providence House, United Way, and other partners to provide support to renters.
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