Felon With a Firearm Arrested Following Shreveport Traffic Stop

On September 24th, 2024, just after 1:00 a.m., Shreveport Police Department patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on a westbound vehicle on I-20 for operating an unregistered commercial vehicle. Officers identified 38-year-old Leonard Hunter as the driver.

Further investigation revealed that Hunter was in possession of a firearm, despite being prohibited from owning one due to a prior felony conviction. Officers seized the weapon and arrested Hunter for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The Shreveport Police Department continues its mission to keep firearms out of the hands of individuals who are legally prohibited from possessing them.

If you know someone who has firearms and is prohibited from doing so, please contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.