Authorities in Louisiana Investigating a Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Shreveport
Published February 06, 2023
Update February 7, 2023
Authorities in Louisiana Investigating a Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police (LSP) reported that at the request of the Shreveport Police Department, Troopers are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Fullerton Street near North Hearne Avenue, within the city limits of Shreveport, Louisiana (SPD). One person was shot and pronounced dead.
An update to this investigation has been released. Follow this link to read the update.
During the incident, no officers were injured.
Authorities are asking anyone with information, pictures, or video to contact LSP Detectives at 318-741-2728.
Louisiana State Police also indicated that In addition to the option listed above, citizens could report information anonymously through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by following this link or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
This is an active investigation and more information is expected to be released at a future date.
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