News Summary
A shooting in Shreveport’s Sunset Acres neighborhood has turned into a homicide case resulting in the arrest of Jermaine Curtis, 44. Initially classified as attempted murder, the case switched following the victim’s death. In addition, a Caddo Parish grand jury has indicted multiple individuals for various serious crimes, showcasing a troubling trend of violence in the area. The community and law enforcement continue to grapple with escalating crime rates, seeking justice for victims and safety for residents.
Shreveport – A recent shooting incident in the Sunset Acres neighborhood has escalated into a homicide case, leading to the arrest of a local man. Jermaine Curtis, 44, is currently in custody at Caddo Correctional Center with a bond set at $1.3 million, as he faces serious charges stemming from the incident on March 1.
According to reports, Curtis is accused of shooting an unnamed male victim at the 6300 block of Hearne Avenue. Initially, the shooting was classified as attempted second-degree murder, with police believing that the victim would recover from his injuries. However, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) was later informed on a Friday morning that the victim had succumbed to his injuries, prompting the shift in the case’s classification to homicide.
Police quickly responded to the scene of the crime shortly after the shooting, where the victim had been transported to a hospital for treatment. After an extensive investigation, Curtis was apprehended on April 16 following a police search operation that commenced in mid-April.
Grand Jury Findings
The recent developments in Shreveport are not limited to Curtis’s case. A Caddo Parish grand jury has released four true bills for murder and four for various sexual crimes in separate cases. Among those indicted are Erica Dewuana Hamilton, 25, and Osamaria Lanay Madison, 18, charged in connection with the murder of Tracey Chapman, 43. Chapman was shot multiple times while inside a van in Mooretown on October 4, 2024.
In another significant indictment, Cornelius Treymon Jackson, 32, has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing Eric Clinton, 51, on September 25, 2024. Additionally, Shaletha Deloris Arthur, 34, faces second-degree murder charges for the death of her husband, Albert Lott Jr., occurring on December 3, 2024.
Recent Trials and Sentencings
In related court proceedings, Noel Deon Garner, 30, has been found guilty of second-degree murder for the shooting of Jermond Lamar Houston at a convenience store on January 20, 2022. Garner’s trial saw the jury presented with critical evidence, including surveillance footage of the incident from three angles, as well as details about the 26 gunshot wounds found in Houston’s body. The sentencing for Garner is set to be announced on May 15, 2025, where he faces the possibility of a life sentence.
Moreover, several other individuals have faced sentencing for various crimes recently. Georgette Riley, 27, was convicted of cruelty to juveniles and negligent injuring for a crash caused while driving the wrong way on Interstate 49, which endangered her child and others. Her blood alcohol content was recorded at .322, four times beyond the legal limit.
Phecida Givens, 37, also pleaded guilty to gun charges after shooting a woman in a parking lot following an argument. Additionally, Robert Earl Williams Jr., 38, was found guilty of felony DWI after being discovered intoxicated in a running vehicle in a park. Lastly, Keatre Monique Daniels, 32, was convicted of multiple firearm charges relating to a shooting incident during an outdoor argument on June 27, 2023, despite her criminal history barring firearm ownership.
Conclusion
The string of indictments and convictions in Shreveport highlights ongoing violent crime issues within the area. Authorities continue to focus efforts on tackling crime through law enforcement and judicial processes aimed at ensuring public safety and justice for victims.
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