Shreveport Police Department officers responded to a call on April 27 around 1:30 am regarding an assault and battery incident at 2025 Marshall Street.

Upon arrival, officers encountered 28-year-old Brandon Harris, who was being asked to leave a nightclub at the location.

During the encounter, Harris became combative and proceeded to strike one of the Shreveport Police Officers. Despite the resistance, officers successfully apprehended Harris and took him into custody without further incident.

Brandon Harris has since been charged with one count of felony battery of a police officer and one count of resisting arrest. The officer involved in the altercation is expected to make a full recovery.

The Shreveport Police Department takes incidents involving violence against law enforcement officers very seriously. We remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our officers as they continue to serve and protect the community.

We are required to remind that all suspects are innocent until found guilty.