A Shreveport man was arrested after allegedly firing multiple rounds into the air during a late-night neighborhood disturbance, according to the Shreveport Police Department.

Officers responded around 11 p.m. on March 20 to the 200 block of Naomi Street following reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Ramsey Farris, who initially denied involvement.

Authorities said neighbors provided audio recordings from security cameras that captured the incident. Officers later located 11 spent 9mm shell casings in the backyard of the residence.

After being advised of his rights, Farris admitted to officers that he had been drinking, became upset over ongoing issues with neighbors, and discharged the firearm into the air.

Farris was arrested and charged with illegal use of a weapon and booked into the city jail.

Police emphasized the dangers of celebratory or reckless gunfire, noting that bullets fired into the air can return to the ground and cause serious injury or damage.