tommie mcglothen

It was one year ago today that Shreveporter Tommie McGlothen died while in custody of Shreveport Police. Family members say he was beaten and tased by the officers involved in his arrest. The 44-year-old had a history of mental issues and a family attorney says SPD was very familiar with his troubles...

James Carter, attorney for the family of the late Tommie McGlothen, details the lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court.

Tommie McGlothen Jr. died in police custody on April 5th.

Multiple sources say four Shreveport Police Officers will be indicted in connection to the death of Tommie McGlothen.

A meeting took place at the courthouse Wednesday with the family of Tommie McGlothen and their attorney James Carter.

Shreveport City Councilwoman LeVette Fuller says it is time to change how we police in our city. She says we must reform the department or defund it.

This weekend, hundreds of people gathered downtown to peacefully protest the murder of George Floyd as well as Tommie McGlothen Jr. and Wavey Austin who died while in Shreveport Police Custody.