Two Shreveport Teens Arrested With Guns Following Chase

On Monday, December 2, 2024, just after 8:00 PM, Shreveport Police officers proactively patrolling the neighborhood attempted a traffic stop near East 78th Street and Henderson Avenue. The driver of the vehicle fled, leading officers on a pursuit through the city.

During the chase, a passenger exited the vehicle and pointed a firearm at pursuing officers before fleeing on foot. The pursuing officers did not fire upon the suspect. Officers apprehended the suspect, identified as 17-year-old Ian Clark. Clark was found to be in possession of a fully automatic handgun.

The vehicle's driver was also taken into custody after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle. The driver, identified as 17-year-old Kenii Washington, was armed with a handgun at the time of his arrest.

Ian Clark

· Resisting an Officer

· Obstruction of Justice

· Illegal Possession of a Handgun by a Juvenile

· Aggravated Assault with a Firearm

· Handling a Machine Gun

· Theft of a Motor Vehicle

Kenii Washington

· Aggravated Flight from an Officer

· Obstruction of Justice

· Resisting an Officer

· Theft of a Motor Vehicle

· Illegal Possession of a Handgun by a Juvenile

The stolen vehicle has been returned to its rightful owner.

The Shreveport Police Department commends the bravery and diligence of the officers involved in this incident. Their efforts highlight the risks faced daily by law enforcement personnel as they work to remove illegal firearms from our streets and protect the community from those who seek to cause harm.