October 7, 2025

Shreveport Police Investigate Recent Shootings

Shreveport, LA, October 7, 2025

News Summary

Shreveport police are looking into two separate shooting incidents that occurred days apart, resulting in injuries and one life-threatening condition. The first incident involved a woman shot while in a vehicle, and the second involved a girlfriend who was injured during a drive-by shooting. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as concerns about community safety rise.

Shreveport Police Investigate Multiple Shootings Resulting in Injuries and Fatalities

Shreveport police are investigating two shootings that occurred within days of each other, resulting in injuries and one life-threatening situation. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding gun violence in the community.

First Shooting Incident

On October 5, at approximately 5:49 p.m., officers from the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to a shooting on North Market Street near North Hearne Avenue. A man and his girlfriend were traveling south in the 1600 block when an unknown assailant shot at them from another vehicle.

The girlfriend sustained gunshot wounds to her leg and back, but her injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening. She was promptly transported to a local hospital for treatment. The male victim crashed his car while trying to get her to the hospital, though he himself did not sustain injuries. He was subsequently detained for questioning by the police. The other individual involved in the crash did not require medical attention.

SPD is urging anyone with relevant information about this shooting to reach out to them at (318) 673-7300 or report through www.cscrimestoppers.org.

Second Shooting Incident

In an unrelated incident on October 1, shortly before 5 p.m., Shreveport police attended the scene of a shooting outside the Shreveport Job Corp on Lilian and Missouri Avenue. In this case, a woman employed by the Job Corp was shot multiple times while in her vehicle.

The assailant approached from an alley and fired at the woman 4 to 5 times before fleeing the scene. She was shot once in the arm and twice in the chest, sustaining life-threatening injuries. Medical personnel transported her to Ochsner’s Medical Center for treatment. Police are currently searching for two individuals believed to be linked to the shooting.

Surveillance footage has provided images of the suspects and the vehicle they arrived in. One female suspect was seen driving away after the shooting, while the alleged shooters walked toward the alley.

Similar to the previous incident, SPD encourages anyone with information regarding this shooting to contact them at (318) 673-7300.

Context and Public Safety Concerns

Both shooting incidents have raised concerns about public safety and gun violence in Shreveport. SPD continues to urge community members to come forward with any knowledge of the events to help with ongoing investigations.

Summary of Key Facts

First Incident: October 5, 5:49 p.m., North Market Street and North Hearne Avenue, girlfriend injured but stable, boyfriend detained.
Second Incident: October 1, around 5 p.m., outside Shreveport Job Corp, employee shot multiple times and sustained life-threatening injuries.
Police Contact: For both incidents, contact Shreveport Police at (318) 673-7300 or report online.

FAQ

What happened during the first shooting incident in Shreveport?

On October 5, at 5:49 p.m., Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to a shooting on North Market Street near North Hearne Avenue. A man and his girlfriend were traveling south when an unknown assailant opened fire at them from another car. The girlfriend suffered a gunshot wound to her leg and back; her injuries were non-life-threatening. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

What injuries did the woman sustain in the second shooting incident?

In the second incident, a woman, an employee of the Job Corp, was shot multiple times while in her vehicle. She was shot once in the arm and twice in the chest, sustaining life-threatening injuries. She was transported to Ochsner’s Medical Center for medical attention.