Shreveport Man Released After Negligent Homicide Plea
Jace Greenslate has been released from jail following a one-year sentence for his role in a 2023 fatal shooting.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Criminal Justice
Nineteen-year-old Jace Greenslate was released from the Caddo Correctional Center on October 11, 2026, after serving one year for negligent homicide. The charges stem from the February 18, 2023, shooting death of Kip Christensen Lewis in Shreveport.
Why it matters
The release concludes the custodial portion of a sentence that mandated three years of supervised probation. The court also ordered the destruction of the firearm involved in the incident to ensure no future use of the weapon.
Jace Greenslate was sentenced to a five-year term, with four years suspended by the court. He is now set to serve three years of supervised probation, which has been approved for transfer to DeBerry, Texas.
The players
Jace Greenslate
The 19-year-old resident of DeBerry, Texas, pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in the death of Kip Christensen Lewis.
Kip Christensen Lewis
The 17-year-old was the victim of a fatal shooting in Shreveport on February 18, 2023.
Caddo Correctional Center
This facility served as the site of incarceration for Jace Greenslate during his one-year sentence.
The details
Greenslate pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in February 2026, leading to his sentence in April 2026. The judicial proceedings also included a mandatory order for the forfeiture and destruction of the weapon involved in the fatal incident.
Timeline
February 18, 2023: Kip Christensen Lewis died in a shooting.
February 2026: Jace Greenslate pleaded guilty to negligent homicide.
April 2026: A judge sentenced Jace Greenslate.
October 11, 2026: Jace Greenslate was released from jail.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard application of Louisiana sentencing guidelines for negligent homicide by balancing incarceration with supervised probation. Local legal precedents often allow for split sentences when defendants enter guilty pleas in non-intentional homicide cases.
The transfer of Greenslate's probation to Texas means that supervision will now be managed outside of local jurisdiction. Residents should note that the court-ordered destruction of the weapon effectively removes the primary evidence from potential future circulation.
The takeaway
The court requires Greenslate to complete three years of supervised probation following his release. Compliance with these terms remains a critical factor in the legal resolution of this case.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings, visit the Criminal Justice section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ksla.
