Shreveport Police Investigating Shooting That Injured Three Juveniles

UPDATE: The 13 year-old in this case has tragically passed away.

Shreveport Police are investigating a shooting that left three juveniles injured, two who suffered life-threatening injuries.

SPD Officers responded to Olde Salem Village Apartments on Buncombe Road following 911 calls reporting several people shot near the apartment complex basketball court.

The investigation showed an unknown suspect fired multiple rounds toward the basketball court from a distance, striking three juveniles.

The victims include:

● A 2 year-old who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

● A 13 year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and died in the hospital.

● A 17 year-old whose condition is serious at this time.

Shreveport Police Crime Scene Investigators and other Detectives are currently processing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and working to determine exactly what led to the shooting.

This investigation is in very early stages, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

SPD needs the community’s help to find out who is responsible.

If anyone has any information that could lead to an arrest in this horrible crime is urged to come forward and tell SPD.

From SPD:

"Three children were struck by gunfire. Crimes like this cannot go unanswered.

Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department immediately. Those wishing to remain anonymous may provide information through Shreveport-Caddo Crime Stoppers."