Shreveport Teen Shot and Killed in Cedar Grove

Shreveport Police are currently investigating the murder of a teen in the Cedar Grove Neighborhood.

The call came in Monday (10/11/21) just before 6pm of multiple shots fired near the intersection of Turner Lane and Harris Street. According to police, the teen was riding dirt bikes with a friend, when a burgundy-colored SUV passed by shooting at the boys.

The currently un-named teen was struck twice in the chest. The SUV then, pulled a U-turn and continued to fire at the victim and his friend. The teen was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.

No arrests have been made. This story will be updated with any new developments.

Anyone with information regarding this murder is asked to call Shreveport police at (318) 673-7300 or Shreveport-Caddo CrimeStoppers at (318) 673-7373, visit the group’s website, or the P3Tips app to submit information anonymously.

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