Authorities in Louisiana Searching for Suspect in October 3rd Shooting Investigation and Requesting Assistance from the Public

Shreveport, Louisiana – The Shreveport Police Department announced on October 5, 2022, that on October 3, police were dispatched to the 2500 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive on reports of a shooting.

Officers on the scene discovered a male with at least one gunshot wound. Shreveport Fire Department personnel rushed him to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. His injuries were upgraded later, and he is expected to recover.

Detectives from the Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit arrived and began collecting evidence and conducting interviews. They were able to identify Antonio Savannah as the individual they suspected was responsible for the shooting after conducting an investigation. A warrant was obtained for Antonio Savannah for one count of Attempted First Degree Murder.

Detectives are urging anyone with information on Antonio Savannah’s whereabouts to call them at 318-673-6955. Those who desire to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Caddo Shreveport Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373 or submit a tip using their app, P3Tips. Crime Stoppers is an anonymous tip line that offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of criminals.

Authorities reiterated that Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.