Shreveport Police Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting

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SHREVEPORT, LA- Shreveport Police Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting

Shreveport Police Detectives have arrested 40-year-old Ledonald Sanders on one count of 2nd-degree murder. Sanders is accused of the shooting death of a man on June 10th in the 3600 block of Hollywood Avenue.

Detectives with the Shreveport Police Department worked through the night and tracked the suspect to an address in the 700 block of Firwood Road in Haughton. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office (BPSO) SWAT team responded to the area and executed an arrest warrant for Sanders.

Chief Wayne Smith and the Shreveport Police Department would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office for their vital assistance. Chief Smith also commended his detectives, the BPSO forensic investigative support unit, and the SPD crime scene unit for their outstanding work on this case.

"During the investigation, 26 firearms were seized, which underscores the gravity of this case, and the dedication of our law enforcement teams, we are very grateful for our partners at BPSO," said Chief Smith.

Suspects are innocent until proven guilty