Louisiana Authorities Seeking Information in 2018 Cold Case Homicide

Shreveport, Louisiana – The Shreveport Police Department reported on August 17, 2022, that on July 29, 2018, Justin Kemp and an acquaintance were parked in the parking lot of 4920 Jewella Avenue, engaging in what police think were narcotics transactions. Numerous shots were fired at the rear of the vehicle (from the north toward Doris Street) shortly after 9:57 p.m., striking Justin Kemp multiple times and his passenger once. Kemp had life-threatening injuries that he battled for months before dying as a result of them.

Detectives are releasing video evidence of the crime scene both before and after the shooting in the hopes that someone would come forward and identify those responsible for Kemp’s death.

For information leading to the identification and arrest of individuals involved, Crime Stoppers is offering a minimum cash reward of $2,000.00. Call them at 318-673-7373 or use their app P3Tips to submit information.

Police believe someone knows who killed Justin Kemp and are asking anyone with information to come forward so that Justin Kemp’s two children and everyone who loved him can receive the closure they deserve for their loss.