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Shreveport Man Arrested: Charged with 2nd Degree Murder
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Arrest Made in Overnight Homicide in Shreveport
Shreveport Police Department has announced an arrest in connection with the overnight shooting that resulted in the death of a woman in the 4700 block of 3L Westwood Park.
On April 9th, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Shreveport Police patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting in the aforementioned area. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male individual who confessed to shooting his mother. The victim was promptly transported to a local area hospital, where despite the best efforts of medical personnel, she succumbed to her injuries.
The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Lederrick Gant, has been taken into custody and charged with one count of second-degree murder.
We are required to remind that all suspects are innocent until found guilty.
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