SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – Nine people were arrested following an investigation into a shooting at an apartment complex that left one dead and two others injured.
During the June 28 shooting, a 23-year-old man was shot and died at an area hospital. A 2-year-old female also sustained a gunshot wound to the lower leg, while a 15-year-old male was grazed.
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On July 3, the Shreveport Police Department announced they collaborated with the Shreveport City Marshal’s Office in a joint operation at the Lifestyle Apartments on Lakeshore Drive. The targeted operation resulted in the arrest of multiple people, several of whom were found to have active warrants and illegal contraband, according to officials.
The majority of those arrested did not live at the apartment complex and were not listed on any leases, SPD officials said.
People arrested and their offenses:
- Jason Harris, 31 (Possession of multiple types of narcotics, illegal carrying of a weapon with narcotics, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon)
- Joycelyn Johnson, 30 – (Shreveport City Marshal warrants for traffic violations)
- Zohuri Edwards, 28 (Caddo Parish warrant for possession of marijuana; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute)
- Micheal Casey, 35 (Shreveport City Marshal warrant for traffic violations)
- Sharon Coleman, 52 (Shreveport City Marshal warrants for traffic violations)
- James Merrit, 52 (Caddo Parish warrant for illegal use of a weapon; Shreveport City Marshal warrant for resisting an officer)
- Demond Wilson, 23 (Negligent carrying of a weapon)
- Derrick McCracken, 21 (Possession of marijuana)
- Vincent Hendricks, 30 (Shreveport City Marshal warrant for traffic violations)
SPD would like to thank the Marshal’s Office for their partnership and assistance in this operation. SPD said this effort reflects their continued commitment to removing violent offenders and illegal activity from the neighborhoods.
Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300 or Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.
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