Louisiana State Police Investigating Incident Involving Shreveport Police Department

REGION 3 NEWS RELEASE
September 26, 2024

Shreveport – Earlier this afternoon, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Louisiana State Police Investigators were requested by the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) to investigate an incident that occurred yesterday evening. The incident happened at approximately 7:20 p.m., as a result of a traffic stop. SPD Officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Broadway Avenue at Hollywood Avenue. The final stop location was at Hollywood Avenue at McAlpine Street.

As a result of the traffic stop, SPD Officers came into contact with a male subject. As Officers were attempting to arrest the subject, a physical altercation ensued, which resulted in him being transported to a local hospital. At this time, the subject remains in serious condition. No Officers were injured during this incident.

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Through coordination with the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office and LSP Investigators, additional information will be provided once it becomes available.

Anyone with information and/or pictures and video are urged to share that information with LSP Investigators by calling 318-741-2735.
In addition to the option above, the public can anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting lsp.org and clicking on Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity, or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

Contact Information:
Trooper Eddie Thomas
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop G
Office: (318) 741-7411
[email protected]