Crime
Two Dead, Two Injured in Downtown Shreveport Haze Nightclub Shooting
SHREVEPORT, LA – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at Haze Nightclub in downtown Shreveport, leaving two people dead and two others injured.
According to the Shreveport Police Department (SPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Texas Street, between Spring Street and Market Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Shortly after, three additional gunshot victims arrived at the hospital by private vehicles. One of them was rushed into emergency surgery but did not survive.
The remaining two victims, one man and one woman, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to recover, according to police.
Officials report that 28-year-old JaCorey Fuller and 24-year-old Noah Penn were shot multiple times. Both were transported to Ochsner LSU Health, where Fuller was pronounced dead at 2:56 a.m. and Penn at 7:21 a.m.
However, no suspects have been identified or taken into custody at this time.
Investigators are actively working the case, and SPD officers interviewed multiple witnesses at the nightclub.
While many reported hearing gunfire, no one was able to provide a clear description of the shooter.
SPD urges anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300 or provide an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.
“Our thoughts are with the victims and their families as we work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice,” SPD said in a statement.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.