Shreveport Fire That Killed Two Children Under Investigation

Shreveport Firefighter have teamed up with Shreveport Police to investigate a house fire that left two small children dead.

The fire happened early on Monday (10-13-25) morning on Milton Street. Firefighters were able to get two small children, 5 and 8 years old, from the burning home. Both children were rushed to the hospital unconscious and not breathing.

Despite all the effort from Firefighters and medical staff, the children did not survive their week-long battle with their injuries.

Findings from the investigation following the fire indicate that this fire was intentionally set. The Shreveport Fire Department's Fire Investigation Unit and the Shreveport Police Department are working tirelessly to try and identify and apprehend the person responsible for this tragic fire.

The Caddo Coroners Office has identified the two children who tragically died over the weekend from their injuries sustained in the fire.

From the Caddo Coroner:

"Danielle Spearman, 5, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Willis Knighton South hospital, where she had been taken following the blaze that occurred early Monday, October 13, 2025 at a residence in the 3100 block of Milton Street in the Queensborough neighborhood. Aaliyah Robinson, 9, involved in the same fire, succumbed to her injuries Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 12:16 p.m. at Ochsner LSU Health hospital."

Shreveport Fire and Police are asking for the public's help to identify who may be responsible for starting the fire. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department with any information that could lead to a suspect.