Crime
2 killed after shooting in Shreveport on Thanksgiving Day
The Shreveport Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.
Officers were dispatched shortly before 1 p.m. to the area near the intersection of Pines and Buncombe Roads, where the incident took place at a Circle K convenience store.
Upon arrival, law enforcement and medical personnel found two male victims.
One man was pronounced dead at the scene, his body covered with a sheet, while the other victim was transported by ambulance.
He later succumbed to his injuries.
Witnesses reported a chaotic scene, with one sharing that a suspect was apprehended nearby.
According to the witness, the suspect was seen at a Family Dollar store, where he called his girlfriend to pick him up using someone else’s phone. As soon as he entered the car with her, police arrived.
The suspect attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing as police work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.