The Shreveport Police Department is currently investigating a tragic and disturbing incident after the remains of a deceased infant were discovered early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on May 28, 2025, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Hollywood Avenue to the Alsco Uniforms building in reference to a deceased individual. Upon arrival, officers spoke with employees who had discovered what they initially believed to be a doll wrapped in linens. Upon closer inspection, the employees realized the remains were those of a small child and immediately contacted authorities.

The Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit was promptly notified and responded to the scene. Detectives were able to determine that the remains belonged to an infant who was stillborn in Dallas, Texas, on May 3, 2025.

The child’s funeral service was held on May 17, 2025, at Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory in Dallas, where the body was scheduled for cremation. Preliminary findings indicate that the infant’s remains were mistakenly transported along with soiled linens to Shreveport where they were discovered at the Alsco Uniforms facility.

The Texas Funeral Service Commission has been notified and has opened an investigation to determine how the remains were misplaced and whether any parties were aware of the error.

“This is a deeply distressing situation,” said Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith. “Our thoughts are with the family of the child as this investigation unfolds.” No foul play is suspected at this time, but the investigation remains ongoing.