SHREVEPORT, La. — A tragic late-night shooting in Shreveport on Monday, August 18, has claimed the life of a woman after her vehicle was targeted by gunfire and subsequently crashed. Police say the deadly incident unfolded just before midnight, leaving the community shaken and raising new concerns about violent crime in the area.
According to investigators, the woman was driving in Shreveport when another vehicle pulled up alongside her car. Witnesses told police that shots were fired into the woman’s vehicle before both cars collided, resulting in a crash. Responding officers found the woman unresponsive inside her vehicle with multiple injuries. Despite immediate life-saving efforts from first responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity, pending notification of next of kin. Police also confirmed that no suspect information is available at this time. The vehicle believed to be involved in the shooting reportedly fled the scene, and detectives are working to determine whether the woman was specifically targeted or if the attack was a random act of violence.
Shreveport Police Department’s violent crimes and crash investigators worked late into the night, examining the scene, collecting shell casings, and reviewing surveillance cameras from surrounding businesses and residences. Detectives are hopeful that footage or witness statements may provide critical leads.
The shooting has left residents in the area deeply unsettled. Several neighbors reported hearing a series of loud gunshots followed by the sound of screeching tires and a violent collision. “It was terrifying,” one resident said. “We just hit the floor when we heard the shots. Then we came outside and saw the flashing lights. It’s just heartbreaking.”
This latest incident adds to the rising number of violent crimes reported in Shreveport in recent months. Community leaders have called for increased collaboration between residents, law enforcement, and local organizations to address the root causes of gun violence.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the suspect vehicle to contact the Shreveport Police Department immediately. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers, which is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
As the investigation continues, the victim’s family and friends are left grappling with an unimaginable loss, and a community once again finds itself mourning another life cut short by senseless violence.