Shreveport Man Arrested After Threatening to Shoot and Burn Family

On May 11, just before midnight, Shreveport Police Officers responded to a call regarding an intoxicated man threatening to shoot the residents in a home in the 500 block of Robinson Place. During the officers' response to the location, the man escalated his threats, stating he was going to burn down the residence.

Upon arrival, officers located 52-year-old Sergio Lara, who was found armed with a container of gasoline. Lara was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with domestic abuse aggravated assault, and one count of domestic abuse aggravated assault with child endangerment.

Fortunately, no one was injured, and no property was damaged during the incident.

Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Domestic violence (also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), dating abuse, or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.

Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. People of any race, age, gender, sexuality, religion, education level, or economic status can be a victim — or perpetrator — of domestic violence. That includes behaviors that physically harm, intimidate, manipulate, or control a partner or otherwise force them to behave in ways they don’t want to. This can happen through physical violence, threats, emotional abuse, or financial control.