Crime
2 killed in shooting at Cross Lake Apartments on South Lakeshore Drive in Shreveport
The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting incident at the Cross Lake Apartments on South Lakeshore Drive late Tuesday night that left two individuals injured and endangered a child inside the complex.
At approximately 10:24 p.m., the Caddo 911 Communications Center received reports of a shooting involving a male and female victim.
Upon arrival, SPD officers discovered the male victim in the parking lot of the apartment complex with severe gunshot wounds.
He was transported by EMS to Ochsner Health Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
The female victim, who left the scene in a white vehicle, was later located by officers and EMS at the intersection of Corondelet Drive and Curtis Lane. She was also transported to a medical facility for further treatment.
During the shooting, a stray bullet entered a room inside the apartment complex where a baby was present.
Fortunately, no injuries to the child were reported.
SPD has deployed multiple units to the scene to gather evidence and investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officers are interviewing witnesses and processing the crime scene to identify potential suspects.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation. Tips can be submitted to the Shreveport Police Department or anonymously through local crime tip hotlines.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.