Shreveport Police officers were dispatched to the Family Dollar located at 7421 Line Avenue in response to a reported assault and battery on April 15 just after 1:30pm. Employees advised dispatchers that a
man inside the store was threatening staff members. When asked to leave, the suspect began throwing items at the employees and, as he exited, made verbal threats of physical harm.
Responding officers arrived and obtained a description and name of the suspect, who was known to store
staff due to previous incidents. Officers quickly located the individual a short distance from the store and
identified him as Alonzo Adams.
As officers attempted to detain Adams, he became combative and began physically attacking them. During the struggle, Adams dragged one officer to the ground and bit him on the thigh. As a second officer attempted to assist, Adams kicked that officer in the chest. Multiple officers were eventually able to gain control of Adams and place him into custody.
Adams has been charged with multiple counts of resisting an officer with force or violence and battery on a police officer. Additional charges related to the original incident at Family Dollar are pending.
No serious injuries were reported, and the officers involved are expected to make a full recovery.
The Shreveport Police Department remains committed to protecting its officers and the community and will not tolerate acts of violence against its personnel.
For more information, contact the Shreveport Police Department Public Information Office at (318)
673-7300.