In a swift response to a tragic incident, the Shreveport Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect connected to the homicide on February 18th in the 5200 block of Broadway Avenue.

The events unfolded at approximately 6:20 p.m., when officers responded to reports of multiple gunshot victims in the area. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered one individual deceased at the scene, while another male, identified as Fatonious Ballard, sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and received immediate medical attention.

Following an intensive investigation by the Shreveport Police Violent Crimes Unit, 31-year-old Fatonious Ballard was identified as the suspect in the case. Ballard has since been taken into custody and is facing charges that include one count of second-degree murder and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.

Chief Wayne Smith extended appreciation to the community for their cooperation throughout the investigation and commended the diligent efforts of the Violent Crimes Investigative team.

It’s important to note that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty under state law.

For further inquiries, please contact the Shreveport Police Department at shreveportpdpio@shreveportla.gov.