15-Year-Old Murder Suspect to be Tried as Adult in Caddo Court

A Shreveport teen believed to have participated in the killing of another teenager in November will be tried as an adult, Caddo Parish District Attorney James E. Stewart Sr. says.

Rodnick DeMarquin Calhoun, 15, was arrested by Shreveport Police on November 4, 2024, in connection with a drive-by shooting that claimed the life of Anthony Vinson Jr., also 15. The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. at the Hollywood Mini Mart store at intersection of Jewella Avenue and Peyton Street. Several spent shell casings were discovered by detectives near the bicycle Vinson was riding when he was killed.

On December 2, the Caddo Parish District Attorney's office filed a Motion to Divest the parish juvenile court of jurisdiction in this matter and to proceed with this case in Caddo District Court. Calhoun now will be tried as an adult for second-degree murder.

Per an order from District Court Judge Chris Victory, Calhoun was transferred Tuesday, December 2, 2024 from the Caddo Parish Juvenile Detention Center to Caddo Correctional Center as he awaits trial. His bond hearing is set for tomorrow, Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Victory.

A second person, an adult, Onterio Robinson, 19, also has been arrested in connection with the slaying, and awaits trial.