Shreveport Man Arrested With a Gun Following Assault

On Sunday, just after 2am Shreveport Police Department were called out to a downtown nightclub on Marshall Street to reports of an assault.

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When Police showed up they were able to find 39-year-old Jason Braziel. While they were investigating they found a gun on Braziel. Police tried detaining him, but Braziel resisted and tried to get away from Officers, but was arrested.

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Police ran his name through the computer and found out he had a warrant out on a 2023 armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a felon, and a parole violation.

Braziel was arrested on those charges on top of the following:

· Aggravated Assault with a Firearm

· Resisting an Officer

· Negligent Carrying of a Firearm

· Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

From SPD:

Braziel has an extensive criminal history, including prior felony convictions—one of which stems from a 2021 home invasion case.

The Shreveport Police Department remains committed to removing dangerous individuals and illegal firearms from our streets.