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.
Shreveport Violence News
Across Shreveport, coverage here takes in homicides, shootings, assaults and public safety responses. Reporting follows the patterns of violent incidents and the initiatives intended to reduce them.
Recent news
October 27, 2026
U.S. Marshals Arrest Suspect in Shreveport Homicide CaseThe 18-year-old suspect faces charges connected to a July shooting incident at a local apartment complex.
October 24, 2026
Man Shot and Killed in ShreveportA 21-year-old man was found with fatal gunshot wounds in the Martin Luther King Jr. neighborhood.
October 21, 2026
Shreveport Police Investigate Shooting and FightAuthorities responded to a violent altercation involving a firearm and brass knuckles on Freestate Boulevard.
October 21, 2026
Shreveport Woman Arrested After Stabbing BoyfriendA 24-year-old woman is in custody following a violent altercation in a McDonald's parking lot.
October 19, 2026
Shreveport Police Seek Suspects in Downtown AssaultAuthorities are requesting public assistance to identify individuals involved in a violent attack.
October 13, 2026
Charles Ford Sentenced After Cedar Grove ShootingCharles Ford faces sentencing in federal court following a guilty plea regarding firearm possession and false statements.
October 12, 2026
Shreveport Police Issued Warrants for Two SuspectsAuthorities are searching for two men accused of committing domestic violence in separate incidents.
October 12, 2026
Shreveport Man Stabbed at Northwood Apartment ComplexLocal authorities are searching for a suspect who fled the scene after an altercation on Sunday afternoon.
October 12, 2026
Murder Trial Scheduled for October in ShreveportDemond Sirlloyd Baber and DeAnthony Griffin will face trial for the 2024 killing of a one-year-old child.
October 9, 2026
Shreveport Reported Record Domestic Violence CallsLocal police recorded over 2,000 domestic violence calls in 2026, marking a new five-year high for the city.
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Day to day, that means ongoing investigations, official statements from law enforcement, judicial proceedings and updates on public safety policy. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it. Incident reporting often spikes during holiday periods or following specific events in public spaces. Shifts in response strategies and changes in the frequency of various types of assaults remain the most common subjects in the reporting.