Remembering a Shreveport Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
The Shreveport Police Department lost a special man on this date 32 years ago.
On April 10, 1994, Corporal James Silva was killed in the line of duty when an eastbound vehicle turned left in front of his westbound unit at Greenwood Road and Curtis Lane. Silva was responding to a shooting call.
JJ Silva was just 31 years old.
Shreveport Police Posted This Message:
"For 9 years and 6 months, Corporal Silva served this city with dedication, courage, and heart. The year prior to his passing, he was recognized for helping save an entire family from carbon monoxide poisoning—a true reflection of the kind of officer and man he was."
Silva left behind his wife and two daughters.
SPD hopes residents will pause a moment today to remember this hero.
Corporal Silva received an award for his part in saving a family from carbon monoxide poisoning.
In looking back at this tragic death, we are reminded about the risks police officers take every day when they report for duty to help keep our communities safe.
You are urged to honor his service, his bravery, and his ultimate sacrifice. "May his legacy inspire us all to strive for a safer, more compassionate world."
Memorial Run/Walk Coming Up
SPD is hosting the Dean Williams Memorial 5K Run/Walk/Crawl later this month.
This event honors the member of two other officers lost in the line of duty, Ron Dean and Dewayne Williams. This event is more than just a race — it’s a reminder of every officer who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our community. The memorial event is coming up on April 18.
Officers Killed in the Line of Duty in Northwest Louisiana
Sadly there have been hundreds of Officers killed in Louisiana. Even more shocking, a lot of officers have perished in our region. More than 20 officers have been killed in the in the Shreveport area alone. The Officer Down Memorial Page tracks all of the officer deaths across the nation. Here's a list of all officers who died in the line of duty in Northwest Louisiana.
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