News Summary
The Shreveport Police are investigating two separate incidents involving the deaths of two women. An elderly resident was found dead at a retirement community, and another woman was discovered with a gunshot wound. Authorities emphasize the need for community vigilance as they work to resolve these critical cases and maintain public safety.
Shreveport Police Investigate Deaths of Two Women Found in Separate Incidents
The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) is currently investigating the deaths of two women discovered in separate incidents this week, raising concerns within the community. The first incident involves Katherine Green, an 89-year-old resident of The Oaks retirement community, who was reported missing and later found dead on the property.
On May 16, at 9:53 a.m., SPD responded to a report concerning a missing person after a family member of Green expressed concern when she failed to appear for a scheduled beauty appointment. Green was last seen the previous night around 9:30 p.m. by her daughter. Upon arrival, officers found the door to Green’s housing unit unsecured, indicating she could have exited without assistance. Facility staff located her body in a drainage ditch down a hill near her home shortly after searching.
Authorities noted that there were no signs of foul play in Green’s death. Representatives from The Oaks clarified that the drainage ditch where she was discovered is not part of the facility’s designated lakes, emphasizing that residents within independent living communities do not live under a controlled environment beyond a security gate.
In a separate case, SPD also reported the discovery of an unidentified woman’s body on the 500 block of 4th Street on the evening of May 16. This woman suffered a gunshot wound to the back of her head, and investigators are actively working to establish her identity and determine the circumstances surrounding her death. Police have not released any information about potential suspects related to this incident.
These incidents come on the heels of another shooting case involving Kali Lynch-Roberts, a 29-year-old woman who was fatally shot inside her home on East Herndon Street on November 17. Her boyfriend, Lonnie Troquille, aged 37, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after he reported the shooting to authorities. SPD continues to actively investigate this case as well, urging anyone with related information to reach out or submit anonymous tips to Caddo Crime Stoppers.
Authorities have expressed their commitment to resolving these cases and have highlighted the importance of community vigilance in times of tragedy. As the investigations proceed, SPD seeks to identify any additional witnesses or evidence that could assist in bringing clarity to the situations surrounding both deaths.
The investigation into the death of Katherine Green is indicative of the concerns surrounding safety in independent living arrangements, while the circumstances of the unidentified woman on 4th Street remain a critical focus for law enforcement. The recent string of violence, including the tragic case of Lynch-Roberts, underscores the ongoing issues of safety and crime within the Shreveport area.
As more information comes to light, the Shreveport community has been encouraged to stay informed and vigilant while helping authorities where possible. Community members are reminded that they can contribute to public safety by promptly reporting any suspicious activities in their neighborhoods.
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- KSLA News: Missing elderly woman found dead
- KTAL News: Woman found dead identified
- 710 KEEL: Shreveport woman dead named
- Shreveport Bossier Advocate: Woman found dead on 4th Street
- Shreveport Times: Woman killed, boyfriend charged
- Wikipedia: Shreveport
- Google Search: Shreveport crime news
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Shreveport
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