The Shreveport area was shaken Thursday evening as emergency crews answered calls to multiple shooting scenes, including a mass-casualty event that drew more than 20 police and fire units, according to Caddo Parish dispatch logs and local law enforcement briefings.
Where it happened
Authorities say the chain of violence began near West 61st Street and Linwood Avenue and later involved the 5800 block of Attaway. Investigators described the origin as a domestic-related incident that escalated into multiple shooting locations across the neighborhood.
Casualties and arrests
Shreveport police reported one person in custody Friday after the events began. The incidents left several people injured and at least one female victim fatally shot on Attaway Street. Investigators are also examining the death of another person who appears to have been struck by the suspect’s vehicle; police said it is not yet clear whether that death was caused by the collision or a separate medical emergency.
- Fatality: one female victim on Attaway Street
- Injured: three others shot with non-life-threatening wounds
- Response: more than 20 police and fire units dispatched
- Custody: one suspect detained
What authorities say
Officials classified the central episode as a mass-casualty incident and confirmed the situation began as a domestic dispute.
Caddo Parish Communications’ official log categorized the event as a mass casualty — a designation that mobilized expanded resources from both the Shreveport Police Department and the Shreveport Fire Department. Authorities have described parts of the incident as separate but connected scenes that required coordinated response across locations.
Local context and aftermath
Shreveport residents in the affected neighborhoods will likely see increased patrols and investigative activity as detectives work to piece together the timeline and motive. Mass-casualty designations are reserved for incidents that overwhelm routine emergency response capacity; the deployment of dozens of units underscores the scale of Thursday’s violence. For neighbors and witnesses, police ask anyone with information to come forward to assist with the investigation.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Primary locations | W 61st & Linwood; 5800 block of Attaway |
| Units dispatched | More than 20 police and fire units |
| Known casualties | 1 deceased (female); 3 non-life-threatening gunshot injuries; 1 additional person possibly struck by vehicle |
| Suspects | One in custody |
This remains a developing story. Local detectives continue to interview witnesses and review records from Caddo 911 to establish a full sequence of events. Residents with information that could assist the investigation are encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department through standard tip lines.
