Shreveport, LA – On August 9, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Shreveport Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of West 74th Street following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a male juvenile had been shot and taken to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport by private vehicle. Despite lifesaving efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit began an investigation and determined that the shooting occurred when an 11-year-old boy accidentally discharged a firearm found inside the residence.
Evidence collected at the scene indicated the shooting was accidental, and investigators found no signs of foul play.
The firearm was recovered, and the scene was processed for evidence. Police emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities called the incident a tragic reminder of the importance of safe firearm storage and education, urging gun owners to keep firearms secured and out of the reach of children to help prevent similar tragedies.