crime in Shreveport

Shreveport leaders have serious concerns about a spike in crime in our community over the past few months. There have been at least 34 murders this year and dozens of shootings that left several people wounded.

The past 10 years has seen a decline in serious crimes like, homicide, rape, armed robbery, assault, and battery. With a few spikes here and there the decline seems to be steady. Chief Ben Raymond joined the conversation on Robert & Erin and was very receptive to tough questions.

One man is locked up today for shooting at two others in late May.

Crime is the focus of many leaders in Shreveport as a rash of shootings has left 3 people dead including a 4-year-old boy and a teenage boy. Several people are calling for more action in the fight against crime.

Shreveport City Councilman Willie Bradford says we must do something to battle crime in our community. Several recent murders (including the shooting death of a young child) have prompted the councilman to reach out for help. Bradford has written a letter to State Senator Greg Tarver urging him to call on State Police to help fight crime in Shreveport.

Mayor Ollie Tyler is hosting a community wide event to open a dialogue.