Much of the rash of shootings in Shreveport over the past week is believed to be retaliation between rival gangs whose actions are fueled by drugs, guns and antagonistic social media, authorities with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday.
The homicides, attempted murders and shootouts have left six men dead and eight wounded. In one shootout, no one was injured but shots were fired into neighboring houses.
âItâs gangs, guns, drugs and rap,â said one person familiar with the rash of violence, who spoke on condition his name not be used because there are ongoing and sensitive investigations. âDrugs provide access to money, which buys guns, which allows them to shoot other people.â
SHREVEPORT, La. - A violent week in Shreveport has left six people dead and five others injured.
The latest death happened Saturday afternoon along Clanton Street where police arrived to find a man dead under a carport. Another man, found across the street was taken to the hospital but later died. No suspects have been identified but one person was detained for questioning.
The shooting unfolded hours after an early morning death on Interstate 20 westbound at the Jewella Avenue exit.
Eric Young of Irving, Texas, 30, was shot multiple times and died at the scene, according to the Caddo Parish Coroner s Office. Police said someone pulled along side Young s vehicle firing shots. Bullets also hit a second vehicle. The driver was not hurt.
Two people injured in shooting near Stoner Hill neighborhood Merrick Street shooting. (Source: Scott Pace) By Rachael Thomas | March 12, 2021 at 12:32 PM CST - Updated March 12 at 12:32 PM
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Emergency crews responded to the scene of a shooting Friday afternoon in Shreveport.
According to dispatch records, the incident happened around 11:40 a.m. on Merrick Street near Gilbert Drive and Highland Avenue.
Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries. The severity of their injuries is not known at this time. Shooting on Merrick Street in Shreveport. (Source: Scott Pace)
Around eight police units initially responded.
This is the fourth shooting in Shreveport in less than two days.
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