Murder Trial Begins for Kenavion Baker in Shreveport
The 29-year-old defendant faces charges related to the 2023 death of 20-year-old Terry Morris.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Violence
Jury selection for the murder trial of 29-year-old Kenavion Baker began at the Caddo District Courthouse. Baker is charged in the 2023 shooting death of 20-year-old Terry Morris.
Why it matters
The trial serves as a public accounting of the events that led to the death of Terry Morris, whose body was discovered across state lines in Texas. The proceedings will examine evidence recovered from a Shreveport residence that links Baker to the alleged homicide.
Kenavion Baker was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on July 7, 2023, following his arrest in San Augustine, Texas. The trial follows his previous conviction for aggravated flight from an officer in January 2023.
The players
Kenavion Baker
He is the 29-year-old defendant currently on trial for the alleged murder of Terry Morris.
Terry Morris
He was a 20-year-old victim whose body was recovered in San Augustine, Texas.
The details
Prosecutors allege Baker shot Morris at a residence near N. Hearne Avenue and N. Market Street before forcing a witness to load the body into a vehicle. Surveillance footage from a neighbor on Navajo Trail reportedly captured the car used to transport the victim.
Timeline
January 2023: Kenavion Baker committed aggravated flight from an officer.
July 5, 2023: Terry Morris was allegedly murdered.
July 7, 2023: Baker was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center.
October 26, 2026: Jury selection was scheduled to begin.
Legal Context
This case follows the established legal protocols for prosecuting violent felonies within the Caddo District jurisdiction. It mirrors past local proceedings that have addressed cross-jurisdictional evidence and witness testimony in homicide cases.
The commencement of the trial at the Caddo District Courthouse may result in temporary increases in foot traffic and security presence around the legal complex. Residents are advised that trial-related proceedings will continue to be a primary focus of local judicial activity.
The takeaway
The trial highlights the importance of surveillance evidence and witness statements in building complex criminal cases. Community members should remain aware of public safety advisories issued by local law enforcement during high-profile legal proceedings.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing legal proceedings in the area, visit the Violence section.
